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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Mughal Style
| Silver | 10.90 g | 20.60 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Kishangarh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1197-1198 (1783-1784) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.90 g |
| Diameter | 20.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#396517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sideway “h” and a little tree
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight Varies: 10.90 - 11.05 grams
- Approx Diameter: 21.00 mm
- Mughal Style
- Hammered Coinage
- Variety In Die may exist - No Jhar or Sana Julus - Instead, there is a sideway “h” and a little tree.
External Links:
Date: AH1197//24
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Date: AH1198//24
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=129559
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. The coin features a unique blend of Mughal and Rajput styles, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Princely state of Kishangarh. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and its weight of 10.90 grams makes it a notable example of the coinage of the period.
