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BOMBAY PRESIDENCY Surat 46 San, Shah Alam (1825)     Rupee                                                Description             * Metal: Silver * Weight: 11.66 gms  * Diameter : 20 mm * Mint : Bombay * Obv : Julus formula See below * * Rev : Regal title See below ** * Shape : Round * Edge : Plain P NO KM # MINT AH  RY AD DESCRIPTION  IMG 274 - Bombay - - - Privy mark No G.   Half Rupee                                         Description           * Weight: 5.83 gms          * Diameter : 15.5 mm 275 - Bombay - - - Privy mark No G.

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* Julus Formula * :   Zerb(mint) sanat RY julus maimanat manus
                                     Struck at (mint) in the (....) year of his reigen
                                     of tranquil prosperity.
* Regal title ** :       Sikka mubarak. Badshah ghazi
                                    Shah Alam
                                    = The auspicious coin of the victorious Emperor
                                    Shah Alam
* Privy Mark no G :  Introduced in 1825. It marked a change in mint
                                    contracters and in the fineness. Only recorded on two
                                    denominations which suggests dies available or in use
                                    in 1825, weremodified as a temporary measure;
                                    a crown being punched over the dot.