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½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver | 5.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1767-1793 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (partly off flan):Zarb Murshidabad sanat (RY)19 julus maimanat manus
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.
Edge
Plain
Comment
- RY 8, RY11, RY12, RY15 - Murshidabad mint- RY 19 - Calcutta mint (mint name on coin is Murshidabad)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 5.83 g is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. The coin features an inscription of the Emperor's name and title, "Shah Alam II, Badshah of Hindustan," in Persian script on one side, and the other side features a stylized floral design. This coin was part of the standard circulation currency used in British India during that time period.
