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½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver | 5.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1793-1818 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Legend in persian:Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manus
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.
Edge
Oblique milled
Image shows how to recognize mints for this type of ½ Rupee from it's obverse
Dot in center of cluster 1 - Dacca mint
Dot in center of cluster 2 - Murshidabad
Dot in center of cluster 3 - Patna mint
No Dot in any of the clusters - Calcutta mint (shown in image)
Comment
- Struck from 1793 to 1818 AD after AH date of 1202 was removed from coinageInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 5.8 g is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. This coin was issued during a period of significant political and economic change in India, as the British East India Company was expanding its influence and control over the subcontinent. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the minting process.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1793-1818) ١٩ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1793-1818) coin.
