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1/4 Anna - Shah Alam II
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency |
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| Year | 1781 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays bold Naskh-style Arabic calligraphy within an oval cartouche occupying the central field, bearing the imperial title and Hijri date AH 1195. A multi-pointed star ornament appears above the cartouche, flanked by decorative floral or stellate devices. The numeral 1195 is prominently rendered in Eastern Arabic numerals in the lower portion of the field. The entire design is enclosed within a fine inner circle and a bold beaded outer border. The field retains the characteristic flat, hand-struck appearance typical of hammered Bengal Presidency coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents large, boldly struck Naskh Arabic calligraphy filling the central field, recording the regnal year 22 of Shah Alam II's reign alongside the word 'jalus' (accession). The numeral 22 is rendered prominently in Eastern Arabic script. Decorative floral rosette devices flank the inscription in the upper field, while two six-pointed stars appear symmetrically in the lower exergue. A sweeping curved device, reminiscent of a scimitar or fish motif, underlies the main legend. The design is contained within a continuous beaded border consistent with Bengal Presidency hammered copper issues. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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