Summary
Silver 1/2 Rupee coin issued by British East India Company for the Broach Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck circa 1804 AD
Obverse Description
Persian legend, mostly off flan but giving the name of Shah Alam II
Reverse Description
Persian legend, mostly off flan, mint mark - Cross of St Stephan at left edge partly off flan
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
circa 1804 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.59 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
C# A36
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 593 Pages
