½ Mohur - Shah Alam II 1202 (1788) front ½ Mohur - Shah Alam II 1202 (1788) back
½ Mohur - Shah Alam II 1202 (1788) photo
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½ Mohur - Shah Alam II

1202 (1788) year
Gold (.996) 6.18 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1202 (1788)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Mohur (15⁄2)
Currency
Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition
Gold (.996)
Weight
6.18 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#15714
Rarity index
92%

Edge

Oblique milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Mohur - Shah Alam II 1202 (1788) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of gold (.996) and weighed 6.18 grams. This makes it a unique and valuable coin among collectors and historians.