¼ Paisa - Shah Alam II Mughal Style
1199 (1785) year| Copper | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Kishangarh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1199 (1785) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Paisa (1⁄256) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#400487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jhar
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight: 3.50 - 3.60 grams
- Diameter:
- Hammered Coinage
- Mughal Style
Special Note:
Mentioned in Krause Publications; however, I have yet to see visual proof from another collector or source.
Informational Link:
https://en.numista.com/forum/topic140965.html#p1129592
External Links:
https://numismaster.com/MC_80090
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. The coin features a unique blend of Mughal and Rajput styles, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Mughal Empire on the Princely state of Kishangarh.