1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1826-1835) front 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1826-1835) back
1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1826-1835) photo
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1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND

 
Copper 6.5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1826-1835
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57938
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Value in Persian (yek pai sikka) & Hindi (ek pai sikka)
Trishul on Persian legend

Lettering:
یک پای سکہ
एेक पाई सीका

Translation: One pie coin

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Trident (trishul) Mint Mark, Sagar Mint
- Frozen RY 45
- Pridmore# 337

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1826-1835) 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 its humble material, the coin still holds significant historical value and is a sought-after collector's item today.