1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Merta) 1188-1209 (1774-1795) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Merta) 1188-1209 (1774-1795) back
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Merta) 1188-1209 (1774-1795) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Merta

 
Silver 11.20 g 21.50 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Jodhpur
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1188-1209 (1774-1795)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1751-1945)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.20 g
Diameter
21.50 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#85720
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

RY date

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies 10.70-11.60 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. The coin features an inscription of the Emperor's name and title, "Shah Alam II, Badshah of Hindustan," in Persian script on one side, and an image of a lion on the other. The lion was a symbol of the Mughal Empire and represented the power and strength of the ruling dynasty. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Mughal Empire.