© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND
| Copper | 6.23 g | 25.3 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1829 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.23 g |
| Diameter | 25.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (Yek pai sikka) and Devnagari (Ek pai sikka)
Lettering:
یک پای سکہ
एक पाई सीका
Translation: One pie coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Trisul in 'seen' of Julus- Diameter varies 22-26mm, thick letters.
- Weight varies 3.03 - 6.76 grams.
- This type has thicker fonts, even though KM shows 3 types there are many more die varieties that are unlisted.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pice coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 6.23g is that it was used as a currency during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. This coin was part of the standard circulation currency in the region and was used for everyday transactions. Despite being made of copper, which is a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin was still considered valuable and played an important role in the economy of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1815-1829) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1815-1829) coin.
