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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II

Muhammadabad Banaras Mint , Silver Coin

Princely State Coins1773

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

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Physical specifications

-princely-265

Metal: Silver
Weight: Unspecified
Diameter: Unspecified
Shape: N/A
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: -princely-265

Denomination	1 Rupee
Ruler / Issuer	Awadh
Mint	Muhammadabad 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 specimen1773

This coin’s issue period

Awadh is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

India contextHistorical setting

Awadh

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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 1773 forms part of the Princely State Coins coinage tradition. It was issued under Awadh and is attributed to the Muhammadabad Banaras mint. The entry is retained in the Gullaq catalogue to support identification, comparison, and specialist research.