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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Muradabad
| Silver | 11.08 g | 21.18 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1191-1193 (1777-1779) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.08 g |
| Diameter | 21.18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#139906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Danda (mace)
Mint name and regnal year
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 minted in the name of the Nawab of Awadh, who was a powerful regional ruler in northern India. This coin represents a unique example of the complex political dynamics of the Indian subcontinent during the 18th century, where regional rulers often issued coins in the name of the Mughal Emperor to demonstrate their loyalty while also asserting their own authority.
