© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II
1204 (1830) year| Silver (.888) | 3.1 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1204 (1830) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.888) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#36429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian:Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19
Lettering: ١٩
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad, in the (frozen RY) 19th year of reign
Edge
Plain
(Edge for KM#96 is oblique milled)
Comment
- Although the mint name on the coin is Murshidabad, these coins were struck at the Calcutta mint (crescent mint,ᵕ mark on middle left of obverse) from 1830-33 AD- Weight increased to 3.1 grams, silver percentage decreased to 88%
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II 1204 (1830) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver (.888) and weighed 3.1 grams. This coin was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor of India from 1759 to 1806. The coin's design features the emperor's name and title in Persian, as well as the date of issue in the Islamic calendar. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in currency. The coin's weight of 3.1 grams is also notable, as it was a standard weight for coins of this denomination during the British India period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1204 (1830) ᵕ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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