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600 Réis Countermark 'BIG CROWN' over 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II, India - British
| Issuer | Azores |
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| Weight | 11.6 g |
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| Obverse description | Host coin obverse bearing the 'Big Crown' countermark applied by Azorean authorities, consisting of a raised crowned emblem punched prominently into the field. The underlying host coin is a silver Rupee issued under Shah Alam II, with flowing Nastaliq calligraphic legends in the field surrounding the countermark. The countermark itself depicts a simple crown in relief, clearly defined against the original coin's surface. The reeded edge of the host coin remains visible. |
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| Reverse description | Reverse of the host coin, a Mughal-style silver Rupee struck under Shah Alam II for British India, displaying characteristic Nastaliq calligraphic inscriptions filling the field in multiple registers. The legends record the ruler's name, regnal year, and mint name in the traditional Mughal format, with a curved band bisecting the field. Floral ornaments and dotted borders typical of Bengal Presidency Rupee coinage are visible in the field. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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