© Rishav Raj
© Rishav Raj
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver | 2.87 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1765-1769 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.87 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (mostly off flan):Zarb Jahangirnagar sanat 8 julus maimanat manus
Lettering: ٨
Translation: Struck at Jahangirnagar (Dhaka) in the 8th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Diameter varies - 14.0 -14.5 mm- Mintmark, flower on reverse
- Unlisted in KM & Pridmore
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 2.87 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 a series of coins minted during Shah Alam II's reign, which lasted from 1765 to 1769, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Bengal Presidency, which was a region under British rule in India.
