© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II
1204 (1819) year| Silver (.888) | 3.09 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1204 (1819) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.888) |
| Weight | 3.09 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19
Lettering:
١٩
سنة
ضرب مرشداباد
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad, in the (RY) 19th year of reign.
Edge
Vertical milled (Straight Grained) ||||
Comment
- Although the mint name on the coin is Murshidabad, these coins were struck at Calcutta in the year 1819 AD- This issue had increased weight and lower percentage of silver
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in India. The Bengal Presidency, which was a part of British India, was established in 1757 and lasted until 1947. During this time, the British East India Company's influence in India grew, and the country underwent significant political, economic, and social changes. The minting of this coin in 1819, during the reign of Shah Alam II, was a part of this larger historical context.
