1 Rupee - Shah Alam II

Features

Issuer	Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1833-1835
Value	1 Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition	Silver (.909)
Weight	11.66 g
Diameter	26 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 51553 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 78, 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# 333 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

Lettering:
شاه عالم بادشاه
حامي دين محمد
ساى فضل لله
سكة زد بر حفت كشور

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 Farrukhabad sanat 45 julus maimanat manus

Lettering:
ميمنت مانوس
سنة ۴٥ جلوس
ضرب فرخ اباد

Translation: Struck at Farrukhabad in the 45th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity

Edge

Broad rim, Plain edge

Mint

Comments

- Previous KM #854c
- Mint name on coin Farrukhabad, actually minted in Calcutta
- Diameter varies, 26 -27.7 mm

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Numista Rarity index: 61

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Bullion value: USD 7.61

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