1 Pice - Shah Alam II

1 Pice - Shah Alam II - obverse1 Pice - Shah Alam II - reverse

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Features

Issuer Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1826-1835
Value 1 Paisa = ¼ Anna = 1⁄64 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.2 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
63873
References KM# A65
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.

Obverse

Legend in Persian:Sana julus 45 Shah Alam badshah
Spiky rosette in 'seen' of julus

Lettering: ۴۵

Translation: In the 45th year of the Emperor Shah Alam II.

Reverse

Value in 2 languages, trident
Persian: Yek pai sikka
Devnagari: Ek pai sikka

Lettering:
یک پای سکہ
एक पाई सीका

Translation: One pie coin

Edge

Plain

Comments

- Saugor (Sagar) mint mark, Spiky rosette in 'seen' of julus
- Diameter varies 22 - 24 mm
- Weight varies 6.2 - 6.3 g
- Pridmore# 339

See also

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1826-1835)  Frozen RY45, Sagar mint

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