½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1800-1832) front ½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1800-1832) back
½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1800-1832) photo
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½ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND

 
Silver 5.78 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1800-1832
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.78 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56279
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Legend in Persian: Zarb Surat sanat 46 julus maimanat manus

Lettering:
ممنت مانوس
سنة ۴٦ جاوس
ضرب سورت

Translation: Struck at Surat in the 46th year of tranquil prosperity

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Privy mark# 1, - Pridmore# 254
- Privy mark# 6, - Pridmore# 271

Image shows location of privy marks on obverse

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 5.78 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 Urdu 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1800-1832)  - - - - - -

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