Bengal Presidency ¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II, 1820 – 1831
Information
Country
Bengal Presidency
Bengal Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1765 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II
Year
1820 – 1831
Composition
Silver (.909)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
2.92
Diameter (mm)
16.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Rupee - Shah Alam II from Bengal Presidency. Issued from 1820 to 1831. Struck in Silver (.909). Measures 16.9 mm and weighs 2.92 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in Persian: Shah Alam Sikka Badshah 1204, all within a plain circle (Coin of Emperor Shah Alam)
- Reverse
- Legend in Persian: Zarb Farrukhabad sanat 45 (Struck at Farrukhabad in the 45th year)
- Edge
- Vertically milled /Straight grained ||||
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1820-1831) | — | Banaras mint, PR# 324A | ||
| ND (1820-1831) | — | Calcutta mint, PR# 322 |
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