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1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND

1829 year
Copper 6.1 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1829
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.1 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22954
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

The value in three languages:
Bengali: Ek pai sikka.
Persian: Yek pai sikka.
Hindi: Ek pai sikka.

Lettering:
এক পায় সিককা
یک پای سکہ
एक पाई सीका

Translation: One pie Coin

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Coin and Medal alignment both exist

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1829) 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 resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal material for coins that were meant to be used extensively in daily transactions. Additionally, the use of copper for coinage also made it easier for people to recognize and distinguish the coins from other denominations, as copper had a distinct color and texture that was different from other metals used for coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1829)  - - - - - -

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