1⁄16 Rupee - Shah Alam - II 1248-1266 (1812-1879) front 1⁄16 Rupee - Shah Alam - II 1248-1266 (1812-1879) back
1⁄16 Rupee - Shah Alam - II 1248-1266 (1812-1879) photo
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1⁄16 Rupee - Shah Alam - II

 
Silver 0.7 g 7 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Indore
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1248-1266 (1812-1879)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1⁄16 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1760-1935)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.7 g
Diameter
7 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#83391
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Persian Legend

Translation: Shah Alam (2)

Edge

Plain

Comment

Malharnagar Mint. Weight varies 0.67-0.72 grams. 1/16 Rupee = 1 Anna

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the ruler of the Princely state of Indore in the 19th century. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.7 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its denomination at that time.