Bengal Presidency 1 Pice - Shah Alam II, 1796
Information
Country
Bengal Presidency
Bengal Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1765 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Pice - Shah Alam II
Year
1796
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
6.4
Diameter (mm)
23.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pice - Shah Alam II from Bengal Presidency. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 23.1 mm and weighs 6.4 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in Persian:Sana julus 37 Shah Alam badshah, within plain circle (In the 37th year of the Emperor Shah Alam II.)
- Reverse
- Legend in Persian: Yek pai Sikka and Devnagari:Ek pai sikka, within plain circle (One pie coin)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1821-1827) | — | frozen RY 37, Benares mint | 80% | |
| 1796 | — | AH 37 (1796) - ٣٧ - Shah Alam II | 23% |
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