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1 Takka - Shah Alam (II) 1774-1799 (1774-1800) front 1 Takka - Shah Alam (II) 1774-1799 (1774-1800) back
1 Takka - Shah Alam (II) 1774-1799 (1774-1800) photo
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1 Takka - Shah Alam (II) 1774-1799 (1774-1800) front 1 Takka - Shah Alam (II) 1774-1799 (1774-1800) back
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1 Takka - Shah Alam II

 
Copper 19 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
 Princely state of Alwar (Indian princely states)
Emperor
 Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1774-1799 (1774-1800)
Value
 1 Takka (1⁄32)
Currency
 Rupee
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 19 g
Diameter
 20 mm
Shape
 Round
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#82898
Rarity index
 88%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Takka - Shah Alam (II) 1774-1799 (1774-1800) coin from the Princely state of Alwar is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage in India during that time period.