1 Rupee - Shah Alam II

€42,471.00
IssuerBengal Presidency
Year1812-1814
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1765-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight11.33 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#41
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 (RY)49 julus maimanat manus
Reverse script
Reverse lettering١٧ ۴۹
(Translation: Struck at Muhammadabad Banaras in the 17/(RY)49 year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1227 (1812)  - 17/RY49 (frozen) -
1228 (1813)  - 17/RY49 (frozen), Pridmore# 285 -
1229 (1814)  - 17/RY49 (frozen), Pridmore# 286 -
Catalog ID8252133440
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