1/4 Rupee - Shah Alam II

Issuer Bengal Presidency
Year 1820-1831
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition Silver (.909)
Weight 2.92 g
Diameter 16.9 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#73, Pr#322, 324A
Obverse description Legend in Persian: Shah Alam Sikka Badshah 1204, all within a plain circle
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ١٢٠۴ شاه عالم سكه بادشاه
(Translation: Coin of Emperor Shah Alam)
Reverse description Legend in Persian: Zarb Farrukhabad sanat 45
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ۴٥ سنه ضرب فرخ آباد
(Translation: Struck at Farrukhabad in the 45th year)
Edge Vertically milled /Straight grained ||||
Mint
Mintage ND (1820-1831) - Banaras mint, PR# 324A -
ND (1820-1831) - Calcutta mint, PR# 322 -
Numisquare ID 5160958960
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