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1 Fanam - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver | 0.85 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1807 |
| Value | 1 Fanam (1⁄42) |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Two interlinked Cs, dot on one end, within a beaded border that is not always visible
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 0.80-0.96 grams- Diameter varies 7.0-8.0 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fanam coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 0.85g is that it was issued 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 a stylized floral design on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the British East India Company during their rule in India, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item today.
