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1 Rupee - Shah Jahan II Surat
1131 (1719) year| Silver | 10.35 g | 25.47 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 | 10.35 g |
| Diameter | 25.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#123317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription, regnal year, mint name
Comment
Ruler: Shah Jahan II, Rafi-ud-DaulaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Jahan II, who was the last Mughal emperor to issue coins in his own name. This coin, minted in Surat in 1131 AH (1719 AD), features the emperor's name and title on one side, and a stylized representation of the Mughal Empire's symbol, the "double-headed eagle," on the other. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 10.35 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar value from the same period. This may indicate that the Mughal Empire was facing economic challenges at the time and was forced to reduce the weight of its coins to conserve resources.
