© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND
| Copper | 8.3 g | 28.2 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1809 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
The value in three languages:
Lettering:
এক পায় সিককা
یک پای سکہ
એક પાઇ
થીકા
Translation:
one pice coin
Bengali: ekpai sikka.
Persian: ayk paay sika.
Gujarati: eka paaī sīkaa.
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 7.5 - 8 .9g- Diameter varies 27 - 30mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1796-1809) 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 and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1796-1809) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (1796-1809) coin.
