![1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] ND (1886) front](/storage/images/1-Rupee-Shah-Alam-II-Madho-Rao_50684_1.webp)
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] ND
1886 year| Silver | 11.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Gwalior (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Maharaja | Madho Rao Scindia (1886-1925) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1886 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] ND (1886) coin from the Princely state of Gwalior is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural elements on its reverse side. The coin's design showcases a combination of arches, domes, and minarets, which are typical of Islamic architecture, along with a depiction of a Hindu temple, highlighting the cultural and religious diversity of the region. This blend of styles is a reflection of the rich cultural heritage of the Indian princely states and adds to the coin's historical and numismatic significance.
![1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] front](/storage/images/1-Rupee-Shah-Alam-II-Madho-Rao_99210_1.webp)
![1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Madho Rao] back](/storage/images/1-Rupee-Shah-Alam-II-Madho-Rao_99210_2.webp)