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1⁄16 Anna - Shah Alam II
1195 (1781) year| Copper | 1.81 g | 14.5 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 | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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- Many varieties exist (size and position of stars can vary)
- Issued by Pulta (Fulta) mint, John Prinsep coinage
- Previous KM #701a
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, marked a period of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin's design, featuring the image of the emperor and the inscription in Urdu, reflects the blending of Indian and Islamic influences that characterized the period. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
