½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Anand Rao] ND (1798-1806) front ½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Anand Rao] ND (1798-1806) back
½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Anand Rao] ND (1798-1806) photo
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½ Rupee - Shah Alam II [Anand Rao] ND

 
Silver 5.80 g 17.42 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Baroda (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1798-1806
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.80 g
Diameter
17.42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#90178
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Inscription, mint mark

Lettering: गा

Comment

Ruler: Anand Rao

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the ruler of the Princely state of Baroda in India during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The coin features an inscription in Urdu on one side and a design of a peacock on the other, which was a symbol of the Baroda state. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for currency at the time.