1 Rupee - Shah Alam II

1 Rupee - Shah Alam II - obverse1 Rupee - Shah Alam II - reverse

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Features

Issuer Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1819
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition Silver (.888)
Weight 12.43 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
43474
References KM# 108,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Pr# 172
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

Legend in Persian: Sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl Ilah Hami ud-din Muhammad Shah Alam, Badshah

Translation: Defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah Alam, Emperor, Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes

Reverse

Legend in Persian: Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manus

Lettering: ١٩

Translation: Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity

Edge

Vertical milled, straight grained

Comments

- Mint name on reverse is Murshidabad but coins minted in Calcutta
- Weight increased to 12.43 grams, silver percentage lowered to 88.8%
- This type can be identified by a 'star' added to the left of obverse

 

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1819)  Photo $ 51 Frozen RY19, ١٩, Calcutta mint

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 2632
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 AU USD 70.15
(EUR 65.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - Shah Alam II
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 2350
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 XF USD 44.25
(EUR 41.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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