© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND
1816 year| Copper | 6.48 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
The value in three languages:
Bengali: Ek pai sikka.
Persian: Yek pai sikka.
Gujarati: Eka paai sikaa.
Lettering:
এক পাই সিককা
یک پای سکہ
એકપા ઇ
થીકા
Translation: One pie coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Regulation XXI, dated 18th Novemeber 1816 made provision for two copper coins- a double pice or half anna and a pice or quarter anna. The double pice to weigh 200 troy grains and the pice 100. Dies were prepared in Calcutta and coins minted in Farrukhabad mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pice - Shah Alam II ND (1816) 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 throughout the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1816) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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