© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
| Silver | 11.64 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1178-1183 (1765-1769) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.64 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Murshidabad sanat (RY)10 julus maimanat manus
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 10th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 11.50 - 11.65 grams- From August 1765 the East India Company controlled all mints in Bengal and used the mint name Murshidabad at both the Murshidabad and Calcutta mints. The Murshidabad mint was closed in 1777 but this coin, struck in the year 1768-1769 could be the product of either mint. Most of the mint name is actually off the flan but the three diamonds at the bottom of the reverse form part of the Murshidabad name.
- Mint mark: Star or radiant sun. Previous KM #754
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in India. The Bengal Presidency was established by the British East India Company in 1757, and it was during this time that the company's power and influence in India began to grow rapidly. The coin's minting during this period reflects the changing political and economic landscape of India during this time.
