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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 script | Arabic |
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| Reverse script | Arabic |
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