© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver (.909) | 11.66 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1835 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.909) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
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
Plain
Comment
- Previous KM #854c- Mint name on coin Farrukhabad, actually minted in Calcutta
- Diameter varies, 26 -27.7 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND (1833-1835) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver (.909) and weighed 11.66g, which was a significant departure from the previous rupee coins that were made of copper or gold. This change in material was likely due to the increasing demand for silver coins during the 19th century, as well as the British East India Company's efforts to standardize coinage across their territories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1833-1835) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (1833-1835) coin.
