Summary
Silver 1 Rupee coin issued in the Bengal Presidency, India
Struck in 1224 AH (1809-1810 AD) at the Muhammadabad Banaras mint
Obverse Description
Persian legend (partly off flan) with the date 1224 at bottom right (Translation: Pridmore 11 - Defender of the religion of Muhammad. Shah Alam. Emperor. Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes)
Reverse Description
Persian legend, partly off flan (Translation: Pridmore 13 - Struch at the Banaras mint in the 49th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity)
Edge Description
The edge is plain.
Significance
The E.I.C. acquired control of the Benaras district in 1189 AH and had coins struck, like this example, in the name of Shah Alam II even after his death in 1221 AH
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner
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Date Issued
1224 AH
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
04
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.3 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Pridmore 278 KM#40.1
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1975. The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Part 4, India. 1., 251 Pages
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 690 Pages