© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1793 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (mostly off flan):Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manus
Lettering: ١٩
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 2.37 - 2.9 grams- Diameter varies 15 - 17 mm
- Although mint name on coin is Murshidabad, these coins were struck at the Calcutta mint
- The perpetual RY 19 san sicca. Authorized 29th may 1777 in the 19th year of Emperor Shah Alam II's reign. It is the first silver coinage bearing the mint name 'Murshidabad' that can be positively attributed to the Calcutta mint (crescent mint mark).
- Previous KM# 752
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 2.9 g is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. This coin was part of the standard circulation currency used in British India during the 18th century.
