© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND
| Copper | 6.23 g | 25.2 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1827 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.23 g |
| Diameter | 25.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Yek pai Sikka and Devnagari:Ek pai sikka
Lettering:
یک پای سکہ
एेक पाई सीका
Translation: One pie coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Diameter varies 24.5 - 26.5 mm- Weight varies 6.03 - 6.76gm
- Large flan (extra space outside lettering)
- Trisul (trident) Pice, Pridmore# 311
- Previous KM #714a.1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1821-1827) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. Copper was chosen for its durability and affordability, as it was a relatively inexpensive metal compared to other options like gold or silver. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still held significant value as a form of currency and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, coins like this are highly sought after by collectors and can be valuable additions to any collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1821-1827) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (1821-1827) coin.
