Bengal Presidency ⅛ Rupee - Shah Alam II, 1779 – 1812
Information
Country
Bengal Presidency
Bengal Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1765 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅛ Rupee
Year
1779 – 1812
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.42
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅛ Rupee from Bengal Presidency. Issued from 1779 to 1812. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1.42 g.
- Obverse
- Stylized fish Legend in Persian (mostly off the flan): Sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl Ilah Hami ud-din Muhammad. Shah Alam. Badshah (ah date) (Defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah Alam Emperor Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes, (ah date))
- Reverse
- Legend in Persian (mostly off the flan): Zarb Muhammadabad Banaras sanat 17 (ry) julus maimanat manus (Struck at Muhammadabad Banaras in the 17/(ry) year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1811-1812) | — | RY 17/49, AH 1226 | ||
| ND (1810-1811) | — | RY 17/49, AH 1225 | ||
| ND (1806-1807) | — | RY 17/48, AH 1221 | ||
| ND (1805-1806) | — | RY 17/47, AH 1220 | ||
| ND (1788-1789) | — | RY 17/30, AH 1203 | ||
| ND (1785-1786) | — | RY 17/27, AH 1200 | ||
| ND (1782-1783) | — | RY 17/24, AH 1197 | ||
| ND (1779-1780) | — | RY 17/20, AH 1193 |
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