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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Najibabad
| Silver | 11.05 g | 22.03 mm |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1196-1209 (1782-1795) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.05 g |
| Diameter | 22.03 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#139901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Persian letters "Mim" and "Ain", fish
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 ruler of the Awadh region in India during the 18th century. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in the Islamic calendar, which was used in the Indian subcontinent at that time. The use of the Islamic calendar on coins was a common practice in many parts of the world where Islam was the dominant religion.
