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1 Takka - Ratan Singh In the name of Shah Alam II ND
1799 year| Copper | 16.12 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Maharaja | Ratan Singh (1828-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 1 Takka (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.12 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 6.82 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Symbol of ruler Ratan Singh (AH1244-1268).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Another kind:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time, but it was actually minted by Ratan Singh, the ruler of the Princely state of Bikanir, which was a vassal state of the Mughal Empire. This coin is a rare example of a coin issued by a princely state during the Mughal era, and it highlights the complex political dynamics of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1799) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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