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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Kora
| Silver | 11.34 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | Maratha Empire (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1174-1176 (1761-1763) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1674-1818) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time, but it was actually minted by the Maratha Empire, which was a powerful Indian state that had its own currency. This coin is a unique example of a collaboration between two different empires and highlights the complex political and economic relationships that existed in India during that time period.
