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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Shahjahanabad
| Silver | 11.10 g | 20.75 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1186-1201 (1186-1787) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.10 g |
| Diameter | 20.75 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#64068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Inscription : Zarb Dal-al-Khilafat Shahjahanabad Sanat 15 Julus Manus Maimanat
Translation : Struck at the Seat of Caliphate Shahjahanabad (in) Year 15 (of his) Reign Associated With Prosperity
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the last Mughal Emperor to have any real power and authority. He ruled from 1759 to 1806, and during his reign, the Mughal Empire was facing significant challenges, including the rise of the British East India Company and the decline of the traditional Mughal economy. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, including the 1 Rupee coin , remained of high quality and beauty, reflecting the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Mughal Empire.
