© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II
1204 (1790-1793) years| Silver (.917) | 2.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1204 (1790-1793) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19
Lettering:
١٩
سنه
ضرب
مرشداباد
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad, in the (RY) 19th year of reign.
Edge
Oblique Milled (grained right) ////
Comment
There are three clusters of decorative dots to the bottom and right of the reverse (3 PM to 6 PM).- Patna mint: A dot in the center of the cluster of 3 dots at the very bottom
- Calcutta mint: A dot in the center of the cluster of 4 dots (see image)
- Dacca: A dot in the center of the cluster of 3 dots at the right
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in India. The Bengal Presidency was established by the British East India Company in 1757, and it was during this time that the company's power and influence in India began to grow rapidly. The minting of this coin, which features Shah Alam II, the Mughal Emperor at the time, was likely a way for the British to exert their control over the region and to promote their own currency. Despite the turmoil of the time, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the complex relationship between the British and Indian cultures.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1204 (1793) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II 1204 (1790-1793) coin.
