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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Saharanpur
| Silver | 11.00 g | 24.17 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1204-1218 (1790-1804) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.00 g |
| Diameter | 24.17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#146461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription: Dar-ul-Khilafat
Mint epithet "Dar-us-Sarur" on top
Regnal year, vertical spray
Comment
Ruler: Shah Alam IIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Emperor of the Mughal Empire in India from 1790 to 1804. The coin features the emperor's name and title in Urdu on one side, and a stylized flower motif on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the copper coins that were previously used in the Mughal Empire, and it reflects the value placed on silver during this time period. Additionally, the coin's weight of 11 grams was a standard weight for rupee coins during this era, and it was used as a medium of exchange for goods and services throughout the empire.
