1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1815-1821) front 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1815-1821) back
1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1815-1821) photo
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1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND

 
Copper 5.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1815-1821
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.8 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22953
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Value in Persian: Yek pai sikka and Devnagari: Ek pai sikka
Trident (trisul) on Persian legend

Lettering:
یک پای سکہ
एेक पाई सीका

Translation: One pie coin

Edge

Plain

Comment

- This type is unlisted in KM

Weight varies from 5.8 to 6.2 grams

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pice coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 5.8g is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. This coin was part of the standard circulation currency during his reign, which lasted from 1815 to 1821.