1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Muhammadabad Banaras mint
| Silver (weight varies: 10.70 - 11.60 grams) | - | - |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1174-1175 (1761-1762) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (weight varies: 10.70 - 11.60 grams) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#182902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bud, Various Symbols
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 the name of the mint, Muhammadabad Banaras, which was a prominent mint during the Mughal era. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for coinage during that time period.
