1796 British India Bengal Presidency Half Pice Coin Shah Alam II
India India, British Bengal Presidency Pice - Shah Alam II
R 745.00
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- Average
- R 744.23
- Lowest seen
- R 744.00
- Highest seen
- R 745.00
- Last change
- R 1.00
- First indexed
- 22 Sep 2026
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Description
Issuer Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1796
Value Pice (1 128)
Currency Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.25 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.76 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 54562
References KM# 51, Pr# 212
Obverse
Legend in Persian: Sana julus 37 Shah Alam badshah
Lettering:
Translation: In the 37th year of the Emperor Shah Alam II
Reverse
The value in three languages,
Bengali & Devnagari: Aadha pai sikka
Persian: Ad pai sikka
Lettering:
Translation: Half pie coin
Edge
Plain
What's in the box
1 x Coin