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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver (.909) | 11.68 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1831 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.909) |
| Weight | 11.68 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Farrukhabad sanat 45 julus maimanat manus
Lettering:
ميمنت مانوس
سنة ۴٥ جلوس
ضرب فرخ اباد
Translation: Struck at Farrukhabad in the 45 year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Vertically milled (Straight grained) ||||
Comment
- Previous KM #854a- Struck at all four mints,
Farrukhabad, mint mark dot '•' on obverse (see image below for location)
Calcutta, mint mark inverted v '^' on obverse
Banaras, mint mark both inverted v '^' on obverse & dot in cluster on reverse (see image below)
Sagar, no mint mark
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1820-1831) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver (.909) and weighed 11.68 grams. This is notable because it was a significant departure from the previous rupee coins that were made of copper or gold. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a deliberate choice made by the British East India Company to address the issue of counterfeiting that was prevalent in the region at the time. The silver content in the coin made it more durable and harder to counterfeit, which helped to increase its value and trustworthiness among the people who used it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1820-1831) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1820-1831) coin.
