1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1820-1824) front 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1820-1824) back
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1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND

 
Copper 6.10 g 22.65 mm
Description
Issuer
Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1820-1824
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.10 g
Diameter
22.65 mm
Thickness
2.13 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48364
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Value in Persian and Hindi

Scripts: Arabic, Devanagari

Lettering:
یک پای سکہ
ऐक पाई सीका

Unabridged legend:
yek pai sikka (Persian)
aik pai sika (Hindi)

Translation: One pie coin

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Farrukhabad mint
- diameter varies 22-24 mm
- Trident (trisul) on Persian legend

Interesting fact

The 1 Pice coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Copper and weighing 6.10g is interesting because 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 1820 to 1824. Despite being made of copper, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1820-1824)  - - - - - -

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