© Sujit
© Sujit
¼ Anna - Shah Alam II
1195 (1781) year| Copper | 7.27 g | 22.7 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1195 (1781) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 22.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian:Sanat 22 julus
All within a raised, toothed rim, five stars in field.
Lettering: سنه ٢٢ جلوس
Translation: In the 22nd year of reign
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Many varieties exist (size and position of stars can vary)- Struck on both thin flan (first series) and thick flan (second series)
- Issued by Pulta (Fulta) mint, John Prinsep coinage
- Weight varies 6.28 - 7.27 grams
- Previous KM #703a
- Pridmore# 194 (23.7mm) & Pridmore# 195 (22.8mm)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in India, specifically during the Bengal Famine of 1783, which was one of the worst famines in Indian history, killing an estimated 10 million people. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Shah Alam II, the Mughal Emperor at the time, signifying the continued importance of the Mughal Empire in India's history and culture.
