© Sujit
© Sujit
Rupee - Shah Alam II Maratha Confederacy ND
| Silver | 11.25 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Maratha Empire (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1755-1772 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1674-1818) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.25 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Flower mint mark
Translation:
sana julus zarb
RY 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Balwantnagar Jhansi Mint, In the name of Shah Alam II. Unlisted in KM.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the last Mughal Emperor to have any real authority, and was also the first Mughal Emperor to be imprisoned by the Marathas. The coin's design reflects the political tensions of the time, as it features the Maratha Confederacy's symbol, the "Shree" or "Shri" (a stylized representation of the goddess Lakshmi) on one side, and the Mughal Emperor's name and title on the other. This coin is a rare example of a Mughal coin that was issued under the authority of a regional power, rather than the central Mughal government.
