1/2 Rupee - Shah Alam II

€50,426.00
IssuerBengal Presidency
Year1831
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1765-1835)
CompositionSilver (.909)
Weight5.8 g
Dimensions22.9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#74, Pr#329
Obverse descriptionLegend in Persian: Sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl Ilah Hami ud-din Muhammad Shah Alam, Badshah
Obverse script
Obverse letteringشاه عالم بادشاه حامي دين محمد ساى فضل لله سكة زد بر حفت كشور
(Translation: Defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah Alam Emperor Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes)
Reverse descriptionLegend in Persian: Zarb Farrukhabad sanat 45 julus maimanat manus
Reverse script
Reverse letteringميمنت مانوس سنة ۴٥ جلوس ضرب فرخ اباد
(Translation: Struck at Farrukhabad in the 45th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1831)  - Frozen RY45, ۴۵, Calcutta mint -
Catalog ID1343229840
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