1 Rupee - Shah Jahan III (Bhavnagar) ND (1759-1760) front 1 Rupee - Shah Jahan III (Bhavnagar) ND (1759-1760) back
1 Rupee - Shah Jahan III (Bhavnagar) ND (1759-1760) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Jahan III Bhavnagar ND

 
Silver 11.45 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Shah Jahan III (1759-1760)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1759-1760
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.45 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#55813
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Connected Star like Mint Mark

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coins of this type is attributed to an issue of the Nawab of Bhavnagar in the name of Shah Jahan III

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Jahan III, who was the last Mughal emperor to issue coins in his own name. This coin was minted in Bhavnagar, a city in the state of Gujarat, India, and it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its design.