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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II

Banaras Mint , Silver Coin

Princely State Coins1806

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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II (Banaras Mint), Silver Coin — Obverse

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Physical specifications

-princely-255

Metal: Silver
Weight: Unspecified
Diameter: Unspecified
Shape: N/A
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: -princely-255

Denomination	1 Rupee
Ruler / Issuer	Shah Alam II
Mint	Banaras
Rarity	Unassessed
Estimated Price Range	₹0
Era	Princely State Coins

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This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

This specimen1806

This coin’s issue period

Shah Alam II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

India contextHistorical setting

Shah Alam II

The catalogue attribution places this specimen within its regional political and monetary context.

World contextWider context

Trade and cultural exchange

Coin designs, metals, standards, and inscriptions often reflect contact between neighbouring regions.

Overview & History

This 1 Rupee coin in silver, dated 1806 forms part of the Princely State Coins coinage tradition. It was issued under Shah Alam II and is attributed to the Banaras mint. The entry is retained in the Gullaq catalogue to support identification, comparison, and specialist research.