© Joshy Varghese
© Joshy Varghese
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
| Silver | 11.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1220 (1802-1806) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Khitta bareli sanat 37 julus maimanat manus
Lettering: ٣٧
Translation: Struck at Khitta bareli in the 37th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 10.7 - 11.6 grams- Bareli mint, Conquered & Ceded province AD 1802 - 1806
- This coin is listed in the South Asian Catalog (Indian edition - Krause publications) as an East India Company issue under the princely state of Awadh. KM 52.1 is an issue by India princely state Awadh, the East India Company conquered the territory and subsequent issues KM 52.2 & KM 52.3 were British India issues
- The letter 'Wa' on East India Company issued coins, was reputedly the initial of the surname of the new settlement officer for Bareli, Henry Wellesley. The earlier issue with the letter 'He' (KM 52.2), may have been a less majestic initial of his personal name.
- There are two types based on the Persian letter in the 'Seen ' of julus - (see image for location of letter). KM 52.2 with letter 'He' and the coin on this sheet letter 'Waw' KM 52.3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in India, specifically during the Anglo-Maratha Wars, which were a series of conflicts between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire. Despite this, the coin still features the name of the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, indicating the complex political dynamics at play during this time period.
