Summary

Rupee, Issued by Bengal, India, 1185 AH, Year 12
Minted by Murshidabad

Note 1185 AH was from 16 April 1771 to 3 April 1772 AD

Obverse Description

Persian couplet (mostly off flan) with the date 1185; Pridmore translation: "Defender of the religion of Mohammad. Shah 'Alam. Emperor. Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes"

Reverse Description

Julus Formula legend (mostly off flan) Pridmore translation: "Struck at Murshidabad in the year 12 of his reign of tranquil prosperity"

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

From August 1765 the East India Company controlled all mints in Bengal and used the mint name Murshidabad at both the Murshidabad and Calcutta mints. The Murshidabad mint was closed in 1777 but this coin, struck in the year 1771-1772 could be the product of either mint.

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