© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II
1215 (1832) year| Silver | 2.91 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1215 (1832) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Surat sanat 46 julus maimanat manus
Lettering:
ممنت مانوس
سنة ۴٦ جاوس
ضرب سورت
Translation: Struck at Surat in the 46th year of his tranquil prosperous reign
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 2.89-2.93 grams- Diameter varies 17.5-17.6 mm
- Frozen date and Regnal Year (AH 1215 / RY46)
- Although mint name on the coin is Surat, this coin was minted at the Bombay mint (1832-35 AD)
- Pridmore# 290, Pridmore# 291 (Proof)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II 1215 (1832) coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous coins that were made of copper. This change in material was likely due to the increasing demand for silver coins during the 19th century, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable materials in the production of currency.
