© Sujit
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⅛ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver | 1.45 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1793 |
| Value | ⅛ Rupee (0.125) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (mostly off flan):Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manus
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Although these coins (RY19), bears the Murshidabad mint name, they were minted in Calcutta- Weight varies between 1.35 - 1.45 grams
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1777-1793) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins of the Bengal Presidency, which were made of copper. This change in material was likely due to the scarcity of copper and the abundance of silver in the region at the time. The use of silver in the coinage of the Bengal Presidency during this period was a unique feature that set it apart from other coinages of the British East India Company.
