Madras Presidency 1 Rupee - Alamgir II, 1172 – 1176
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1691 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Rupee - Alamgir II
Year
1172 – 1176
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
11.66
Diameter (mm)
27.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Rupee - Alamgir II from Madras Presidency. Issued from 1172 to 1176. Struck in Silver. Measures 27.8 mm and weighs 11.66 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in Persian within a beaded border: '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 within a beaded border: 'Zarb Arcat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus' (Struck at Arcot in his 6th year of tranquil prosperity)
- Edge
- Center Grained Right ///// (Indented cord milling)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1812) | 10.9M | ١١٧٢/٦ , frozen date and RY | 86% | |
| 1176 (1812) | — | ١١٧٦/٦, error in date | 14% |
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