Rupee - Ahmed Shah Bahadur (Katak) ND (1818-1819) front Rupee - Ahmed Shah Bahadur (Katak) ND (1818-1819) back
Rupee - Ahmed Shah Bahadur (Katak) ND (1818-1819) photo
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Rupee - Ahmed Shah Bahadur Katak ND

 
Silver 10.7 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Maratha Empire (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1818-1819
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1674-1818)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.7 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105001
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crescent Moon mint mark

Edge

Plain

Comment

Minted by Ramjee Tanteea during 1818-19

Nagpur mint, pseudo mint name Katak (cuttack)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ahmed Shah Bahadur (Katak) Rupee coin from the Maratha Empire is that it features a unique "Katak" or "tiger" symbol on the reverse side, which was a hallmark of the Maratha Empire's coinage during that period.