© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
| Silver | 11.64 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1183-1204 (1183-1790) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.64 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manus
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 11.48-11.59 grams, diameter varies 21.0-27.0 mm- Mint name on coin Murshidabad, RY10 to RY15 were struck at Murshidabad but RY19 coins (except Nazarana rupees) actually minted in Calcutta (san Sikka 19 coinage).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor of India from 1759 to 1806. The coin was minted in the Bengal Presidency, which was a region under the control of the British East India Company. Despite being issued during a time of British rule, the coin still features the name of the Mughal Emperor, highlighting the complex political dynamics of the time.
