1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Sawai Madhopur) 1173-1200 (1760-1786) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Sawai Madhopur) 1173-1200 (1760-1786) back
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Sawai Madhopur) 1173-1200 (1760-1786) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Sawai Madhopur

 
Silver 11.20 g 20.20 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Jaipur
Emperor
Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1173-1200 (1760-1786)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1621-1949)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.20 g
Diameter
20.20 mm
Thickness
3.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#70951
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Sana julus zarb

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the ruler of the Princely state of Jaipur from 1760 to 1786. The coin is made of silver and weighs 11.20 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features an interesting blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Princely state of Jaipur during that period.