© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1⁄16 Anna - Shah Alam II
1195 (1781) year| Copper | 1.81 g | 15.8 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1195 (1781) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄16 Anna (1⁄256) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | 15.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian:Sanat 22 julus
All within a raised, toothed rim, five stars in field.
Lettering: سنه ٢٢ جلوس
Translation: In the 22nd year of reign
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 1.81 - 1.86 grams- Diameter varies 15.2 - 15.8 mm
- Many varieties exist (size and position of stars can vary)
- Issued by Pulta (Fulta) mint, John Prinsep coinage
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in India. The Bengal Presidency was established by the British East India Company in 1757, and it was during this time that the company's power and influence in India began to grow rapidly. The coin's minting in 1781, during the reign of Shah Alam II, was a time of great political and economic change in India, with the British East India Company's power and influence continuing to expand. Despite this, the coin still bears the name of the Mughal Emperor, indicating the complex political dynamics at play during this time period.
