? Maratha Confederacy – Silver Rupee of Shah Alam II (Jafarabad / Chandor Mint) ✨
? Denomination: 1 Rupee
⚖️ Weight: 11.19 g | ? Diameter: 22.27 mm
? Mint: Jafarabad urf Chandor
? Date: AH 1199 / c. late 18th century (in the name of Shah Alam II, 1759–1806 AD)
? Ref: KM #260
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? Obverse:
Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi” – invoking the authority of the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
? Reverse:
Mint & regnal year details with “Sana Julus Zarb” formula at bottom.
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? Historical Note:
Although struck in the name of the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, this rupee belongs to the Maratha Confederacy which controlled Jafarabad/Chandor region during the late 18th century. The Marathas often continued the Mughal coinage tradition to ensure acceptability in trade, while asserting their political dominance over Gujarat and surrounding areas.
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✨ Collector’s Note:
Classified as About Extremely Fine (AEF).
Well-centered strike with bold calligraphy.
A scarce regional Maratha issue, highly sought for both Mughal and Maratha series collectors.
