© NOONANS
© NOONANS
½ Rupee - King William and Queen Mary ND
| Silver | 5.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1694 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | 1697 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: sanah julus 5 angrez shaheen zarb munbai
Translation: Struck at Mumbai in the auspicious year 5 of the English rulers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins that were made of copper or other base metals. This change in material was likely due to the desire to create a more valuable and durable coin that would be more widely accepted in trade. The use of silver also gave the coin a distinctive look and feel that set it apart from other coins in circulation at the time.
