Bombay Presidency ½ Rupee - Alamgir II, 1169 – 1172
Information
Country
Bombay Presidency
Bombay Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1672 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Rupee - Alamgir II
Year
1169 – 1172
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
5.7
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
2.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Rupee - Alamgir II from Bombay Presidency. Issued from 1169 to 1172. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 5.7 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in Persian (mostly off flan): Sikka Mubarak Badshah ghazi Alamgir, (AH)date (The auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor Alamgir (AH)date)
- Reverse
- Legend in Persian (mostly off flan): Zarb Munbai sanat (RY)2 julus maimanat manus (Struck at Bombay in the (RY)2nd year of tranquil prosperity)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1759) | — | RY5 | 13% | |
| 1171 (1758) | — | RY4 | ||
| 1170 (1757) | — | RY3 | 6% | |
| 1169 (1756) | — | RY2 | 44% |
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