1 Rupee - Shah Alam II

€50,427.00
IssuerBengal Presidency
Year1814
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1765-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight11.41 g
Dimensions26.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#42
Obverse descriptionLegend in Persian: Sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl Ilah Hami ud-din Muhammad Shah Alam, Badshah (AH)1229
Obverse script
Obverse lettering١٢٢٩
(Translation: Defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah Alam Emperor Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes (AH)1229)
Reverse descriptionLegend in Persian: Zarb Muhammadabad Banaras sanat 17/49 julus maimanat manus
Reverse script
Reverse lettering١٧ ۴٩
(Translation: Struck at Muhammadabad Banaras in the 17/49 year of his reign of tranquil prosperity)
EdgeOblique milled, Grained Right ////
Mint
Mintage1229 (1814)  - Minted AD 1815, Benares mint -
Catalog ID6143541370
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