Value ⅕ Rupee Currency Rupee (1672-1835) Composition Silver Weight 2.2 g Diameter 12 mm Shape Round Number N#72145 References KM# 274, Pr# 296
Comments
- 1/5 Rupee is also known as \"velli fanam\" or \"Bombay billy\"
- Although mint name on coin is \'Munbai\' (Bombay), these coins, with the crude style of engraving, were most likely struck in Tellicherry, Calicut or Cannanore for use along the Malabar coast
- Another example showing a different part of the die
Description
Obverse
Legend in the name of Shah Alam II, including inverted 5 for value (1/5)
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Sanah Julus (RY), zarb Munbai
Translation: Struck in Bombay, during the (RY) year of prosperous reign
Exquisite
Value ⅕ Rupee Currency Rupee (1672-1835) Composition Silver Weight 2.2 g Diameter 12 mm Shape Round Number N#72145 References KM# 274, Pr# 296
Comments
- 1/5 Rupee is also known as \"velli fanam\" or \"Bombay billy\" - Although mint name on coin is \'Munbai\' (Bombay), these coins, with the crude style of engraving, were most likely struck in Tellicherry, Calicut or Cannanore for use along the Malabar coast - Another example showing a different part of the die