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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Sojat
| Silver | 11.40 g | 21.50 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Jodhpur |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1204-1206 (1790-1792) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1751-1945) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.40 g |
| Diameter | 21.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Fictitious mint name: Jodhpur
Comment
Mint marksOn reverse :
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. The coin features the emperor's name and title, "Shah Alam II, Badshah of Hindustan," in Urdu script on one side, and the other side features the name of the mint, "Sojat," and the year of minting, "1204-1206" (1790-1792). This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Indian numismatic history, made of silver and weighing 11.40 grams.
