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½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
1819 year| Silver (.888) | 6.21 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1819 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.888) |
| Weight | 6.21 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
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
Vertically milled edge (Reeded, straight grained)
Image shows 'dot in top line' privy mark for Calcutta
Comment
- Weight varies 6.09-6.21 grams- Diameter varies 23.8-24.0 mm
- Mint name on coin is Murshidabad, but coin struck at the Calcutta mint
- Second issue with vertical milling, struck in 1819 at Calcutta mint. Weight was increased and silver percentage lowered
- Pridmore# 173
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1819) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver (.888) and weighed 6.21 grams. This is notable because it was a time when many coins were made of less valuable metals, and the use of silver in this coin speaks to the value placed on it by the British Empire. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in 1819 makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
