Bengal Presidency 1⁄16 Rupee - Shah Alam II, 1779 – 1811
Information
Country
Bengal Presidency
Bengal Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1765 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1⁄16 Rupee - Shah Alam II
Year
1779 – 1811
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
0.71
Diameter (mm)
10.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1⁄16 Rupee - Shah Alam II from Bengal Presidency. Issued from 1779 to 1811. Struck in Silver. Measures 10.5 mm and weighs 0.71 g.
- Obverse
- Stylized fish (off flan) 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 17/4 (ry) julus maimanat manus (Struck at Muhammadabad Banaras in the 17/49(ry) year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1811) | — | RY 17/49, AH 1226 | ||
| ND (1780) | — | RY 17/21, AH 1194 | ||
| ND (1779) | — | RY 17/20, AH 1193 | ||
| ND (1779-1811) | — | RY17/xx, AH 1193 - 1226 |
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