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1/2 Rupee - Shah Alam II
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency |
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| Year | 1793-1818 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
| Obverse lettering | سكة زد بر هفت كشور سايه فضل الله حامي دين محمد شاه عالم بادشاه (Translation: Defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah Alam Emperor, Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes) |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a multi-line Persian legend arranged in horizontal registers within the round field, separated by a bold horizontal rule or cartouche line dividing the upper and lower portions of the inscription. The upper register bears the regnal year numeral '19' (١٩) alongside the word 'julus' (accession), flanked by small floral ornamental devices in the field. The lower register records the mint name 'Murshidabad' (مرشد آباد), identifying the place of striking. The full legend reads: 'Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manus', meaning 'Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of the auspicious reign.' The calligraphy is rendered in a fluid Naskh script typical of late Mughal Presidency coinage. |
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