© Joshy Varghese
© Joshy Varghese
1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND
| Copper | 6.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1826-1835 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#63873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value in 2 languages, trident
Persian: Yek pai sikka
Devnagari: Ek pai sikka
Lettering:
یک پای سکہ
एक पाई सीका
Translation: One pie coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Saugor (Sagar) mint mark, Spiky rosette in 'seen' of julus- Diameter varies 22 - 24 mm
- Weight varies 6.2 - 6.3 g
- Pridmore# 339
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pice coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 6.2g is that it was used as a currency during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. The coin features an inscription of the Emperor's name and title, as well as the date of issue in the Islamic calendar. This coin was part of a larger currency system used throughout the British Raj, and its design and production were overseen by the British East India Company. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Pice coin played an important role in the economy of British India, and its use can be traced back to the early 19th century.
