Bengal Residency Coin
1 Rupee - Shah Alam II India British (Bengal) Standard circulation coin 1819 1 Rupee (1) Rupee ( 1765-1834 ) Silver (.888) 12.43 gram 26.6 mm Round Medal alignment ↑↑ Obverse Legend in Persian: Sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl Ilah Hami ud-din Muhammad Shah Alam, Badshah Translation: Defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah Alam, Emperor, Shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes Reverse Legend in Persian: Zarb Murshidabad sanat 19 julus maimanat manu Struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity Edge Vertical milled, straight grained |||| Image shows the five point rosette or 'star' on the obverse and 'S' on the reverse Rs.1500/ US$20.00