© Victor Newey
© Victor Newey
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver (.955) | 2.80 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1806-1819 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.955) |
| Weight | 2.80 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian:Zarb Farrukhabad sanat 45
Lettering:
۴٥
سنه
ضرب فرخ آباد
Translation: Struck at Farrukhabad in the 45th year
Edge
Oblique milled, Grained right ////
Comment
- A rosette of dots appear on the obverse which was replaced in later issues by a frozen date (AH 1204)- Previous KM# 852
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Silver (.955) weighing 2.80 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 in Urdu, which adds to its historical significance.
