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½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
1831 year| Silver (.909) | 5.8 g | 22.9 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.909) |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Farrukhabad sanat 45 julus maimanat manus
Lettering:
ميمنت مانوس
سنة ۴٥ جلوس
ضرب فرخ اباد
Translation: Struck at Farrukhabad in the 45th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Mint name on coin Farrukhabad, actually struck at Calcutta mintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1831) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver (.909) and weighed 5.8 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 economic and cultural significance of the region. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin suggests that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a tangible connection to the past for those who are interested in numismatics.
