1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Surat
| Silver | 11.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Surat (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1224-1227 (1809-1812) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee (1 Roupie) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Persian - Julus (formula), mint name.
Comment
Shah Alam II (posthumous) issue.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, but it was actually issued by the French East India Company in Surat, which was a French colony in India. This coin is a unique example of the blending of Indian and French cultures, as it features the Mughal Emperor's name and title in Urdu, while also bearing the French East India Company's logo and the year of issue in French.
