© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Pice - Shah Alam II ND
1796 year| Copper | 4.25 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#54562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
The value in three languages,
Bengali & Devnagari: Aadha pai sikka
Persian: Ad pai sikka
Lettering:
আধ পাই সিককা
आध पाई सीका
Translation: Half pie coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 3.48 - 4.36g- Diameter varies 23 - 23.5mm
- Calcutta mint
- 4.36 grams, Pridmore# 212 (5.83 grams is KM# 50- Pridmore# 211)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pice coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 4.25g is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. This coin was part of the standard circulation currency used in British India during the 18th century.
