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1⁄16 Rupee - Shah Alam II ND
| Silver | 0.73 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1793 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (mostly off flan): Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manus
Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 0.70 - 0.73 grams- Diameter varies 9.5 - 10.9 mm
- The smaller denominations of this issue are all struck with flans much smaller than the dies used. As a result the Hijri date is never found on them, however the regnal year, being near the centre of the die usually is present.
- Murshidabad mint
- Previous KM #750
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Rupee coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 0.73g is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. The coin features an inscription of the Emperor's name and title, "Shah Alam II, Badshah of Hindustan," in Persian script on one side, and a stylized floral design on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the British East India Company during their rule in India, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item today.
