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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II [Mahadji Rao]
| Issuer | Princely State of Gwalior |
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| Year | 1761-1806 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Hammered silver rupee struck in the name of the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II. The obverse field is dominated by bold Nastaliq calligraphy arranged in two registers separated by a horizontal line, bearing the royal titulature proclaiming the emperor as sovereign of the seven climes and defender of the faith. A floral sprig motif is visible in the lower register, a characteristic decorative device of Gwalior mint issues. The legends are struck in a confident, flowing hand typical of late Mughal-style princely state coinage. The coin displays an irregularly shaped flan consistent with hammered production. |
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| Obverse lettering | Sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya-yi fazl hami-yi din-i ilah muhammad shah alam badshah. Year 1207 (Translation: The Defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah' Alam Emperor, Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes.) |
| Reverse description | The reverse carries multi-line Nastaliq Arabic script filling the field, recording the mint name Gwalior and the regnal year of Shah Alam II's reign. A horizontal line divides the field into upper and lower registers, with floral spray ornaments flanking the central inscription, characteristic of Gwalior mint fabric. The legends are boldly struck with minor weakness at the margins, consistent with the hand-struck technique employed at this princely state mint. The overall style reflects the continuation of Mughal calligraphic conventions adapted for Maratha Gwalior State coinage under Mahadji Rao Scindia. |
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