Madras Presidency ½ Rupee - Alamgir II, 1172

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Madras Presidency Madras Presidency
Currency Rupee (1691 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Rupee - Alamgir II
Year 1172
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 6.05
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Rupee - Alamgir II from Madras Presidency. Issued in 1172. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 6.05 g.

Obverse
Legend in Persian:1172 Sikka Mubarak, Badshah ghazi Aziz-ud-din Muhammad, Alamgir (1172 the auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor, chosen of the faith of Muhammad, Alamgir.)
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Arcat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus (Struck at Arcot in his 6th year of tranquil prosperity.)
Edge
Oblique milling

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1172 (1807)  108.2K ١١٧٢/٦ , frozen date and RY, Madras mint

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