Bengal Presidency 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II, 1229
Information
Country
Bengal Presidency
Bengal Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1765 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
Year
1229
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
11.41
Diameter (mm)
26.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II from Bengal Presidency. Issued in 1229. Struck in Silver. Measures 26.4 mm and weighs 11.41 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 17/49 julus maimanat manus (Struck at Muhammadabad Banaras in the 17/49 year of his reign of tranquil prosperity)
- Edge
- Oblique milled, Grained Right ////
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1229 (1814) | — | Minted AD 1815, Benares mint |
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