1 Rupee - Shah Alam II Pattern

€76,428.00
IssuerBengal Presidency
Year1793
TypePattern
Value1 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1765-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight12.39 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn14, Pr#355
Obverse descriptionLegend in Persian: Sikka Zad Bar Haft Kishwur Sayaye Fazl Shah Alam Badshah Elah Hami Din Mohammad Incomplete die, dots not added
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
(Translation: Defender of the Muhammadan faith, Reflection of Divine Excellence, the Emperor Shah Alam has stuck this coin to be current throughout the seven climes)
Reverse descriptionLegend in Persian: Zarb Murshidabad Sanat 19 Julus Maimanat Manus
Reverse script
Reverse lettering١٩
(Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his prosperous reign)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1793)  - -
Catalog ID8585969770
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