© Blake S
© Blake S
1 Rupee - Shah Jahan II Lahore
1131 (1719) year| Silver | 11.16 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Jahan II (1719) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1131 (1719) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.16 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#394958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint epithet and RY.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
احد
دار السلطنت
Translation:
Ahd (Ry.1)
Dar al-Sultanat (Lahore mint epithet)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies 11.0-11.6 grams.
Shah Jahan II is also known by his personal name, Rafi-ud-Daula. Like his older brother, Rafi-ud-Darajat, Shah Jahan II was installed by the Sayyid brothers following Rafi-ud-Darajat's death, only to rule for about 3 months before also dying from illness.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Jahan II, who was the son of Aurangzeb and the last Mughal emperor to have any real power. He ruled from 1719 to 1748 and his reign was marked by political instability, wars with the Marathas, and the gradual decline of the Mughal Empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, including the 1 Rupee coin , still maintained a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal Empire.
