1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1806-1819) front 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1806-1819) back
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1806-1819) photo

1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND

 
Silver (.955) 11.21 g -
Description
Issuer
Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1806-1819
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition
Silver (.955)
Weight
11.21 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#43505
Rarity index
62%

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 45th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity

Edge

Grained Right (Oblique milled) ////

Comment

- Struck at Farrukhabad and then after 1818 at Calcutta
- Previous KM #854,
- Farrukhabad mint - mint mark dot '•'
- Calcutta mint, mint mark inverted v '^'

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1806-1819) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver (.955) and weighed 11.21 grams. This is notable because it was a significant departure from the previous rupee coins that were made of copper or bronze. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a deliberate choice made by the British East India Company to increase the coin's value and durability. This decision was also influenced by the fact that silver was a more valuable and widely accepted metal in India at the time. The coin's unique composition and weight made it stand out from other coins in circulation and contributed to its popularity among merchants and traders.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1806-1819) • - - - - - -

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