Bengal Presidency 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II, 1227 – 1229
Information
Country
Bengal Presidency
Bengal Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1765 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
Year
1227 – 1229
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
11.33
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II from Bengal Presidency. Issued from 1227 to 1229. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 11.33 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in Persian: Sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl Ilah Hami ud-din Muhammad, Shah Alam Badshah (AH) 1229 (Defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah Alam Emperor Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes, (AH) 1229)
- Reverse
- Legend in Persian: Zarb Muhammadabad Banaras sanat 17 (RY)49 julus maimanat manus (Struck at Muhammadabad Banaras in the 17/(RY)49 year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1229 (1814) | — | € 30,00 | 17/RY49 (frozen), Pridmore# 286 | 73% | |
| 1228 (1813) | — | — | 17/RY49 (frozen), Pridmore# 285 | 20% | |
| 1227 (1812) | — | — | 17/RY49 (frozen) | 18% |
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