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¼ Anna - Shah Alam II

¼ Anna - Shah Alam II - obverse¼ Anna - Shah Alam II - reverse

© Anantha Raghuraman

Features

Issuer Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1195 (1781)
Calendar Islamic (Hijri)
Value ¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.1 g
Diameter 23.7 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
82395
References KM# 124
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Legend in Persian:Shah Alam Badshah AH date, all within a raised, toothed rim

Lettering:
باد شاه عالم
۱۱۹٥

Translation:
(AH) 1195
Shah Alam Emperor

Reverse

Legend in Persian: Sanat 22 julus
All within a circle of beads, five stars in field.

Lettering: سنه ٢٢ جلوس

Translation: In the 22nd year of reign

Edge

Plain

Comments

- Many varieties exist (size and position of stars can vary)
- Struck on both thin flan (first series) and thick flan (second series)
- Issued by Pulta (Fulta) mint, John Prinsep coinage
- Weight varies 6.28 - 7.27 grams
- Previous KM #703
- Pridmore# 194 (23.7mm) & Pridmore# 195 (22.8mm)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1195 (1781)  Photo $ 10 RY 22, Fulta mint 94%
1195 (1781)  RY 22, Proof 6%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Anna - Shah Alam II
Katz
Auction 131
Lot 2868
Internet Archive
26 Jun 2024 1195 (1781) – RY 22, Fulta mint XF USD 10.41
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Anna - Shah Alam II
Katz
Auction 116
Lot 1713
Internet Archive
9 Mar 2024 1195 (1781) – RY 22, Fulta mint XF USD 10.41
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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