2 Nazarana Rupees - Shah Alam II Arcot
1181 (1768) year| Silver | 22.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Arcot (French India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1181 (1768) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rupees |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Persian - Julus (formula), mint name.
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, and it features his name and title on one side, while the other side features the name of the mint, Arcot, and the year of issue, 1181 (1768). This coin is a rare example of a silver rupee issued by the French East India Company during their occupation of Arcot, and it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.