This coin’s issue period
Shah Alam II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.
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Mahadji Rao Shah Alam II-Name Silver Rupees And Fraction, Silver Coin
Princely State Coins1761-1794
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Obverse of Mahadji Rao Shah Alam II-name silver rupees and fraction (1761-1794, 11.34 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B99-001- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 1.41-11.34 g
- Diameter
- 9-23 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- KM 55; KM 218; KM 214. Gwalior Fort and Ujjain issues naming Shah Alam II; Ujjain dagger/scimitar mintmark; 1/8 rupee
| Denomination | Mahadji Rao Shah Alam II-name Rupees And Fraction |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Shah Alam II |
| Mint | Unattributed Maratha/Sikh mint |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Era | Princely State Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Shah Alam II
The catalogue attribution places this specimen within its regional political and monetary context.
Trade and cultural exchange
Coin designs, metals, standards, and inscriptions often reflect contact between neighbouring regions.