1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1819) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1819) back
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1819) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND

1819 year
Silver (.888) 12.43 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1819
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition
Silver (.888)
Weight
12.43 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#43474
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Legend in Persian: Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manus

Lettering: ١٩

Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity

Edge

Vertical milled, straight grained

Comment

- Mint name on reverse is Murshidabad but coins minted in Calcutta
- Weight increased to 12.43 grams, silver percentage lowered to 88.8%
- This type can be identified by a 'star' added to the left of obverse

 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1819) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver (.888) and weighed 12.43 grams. This is significant because it highlights the coin's value and rarity, as well as the historical importance of the Bengal Presidency during the British India era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1819)  - - - - - -

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