Madras Presidency ½ Rupee - Alamgir II, 1172
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
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
5.83
Diameter (mm)
21.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Rupee - Alamgir II from Madras Presidency. Issued in 1172. Struck in Silver. Measures 21.3 mm and weighs 5.83 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in Persian:1172 Sikka Mubarak, Badshah ghazi Aziz-ud-din Muhammad, Alamgir All within a toothed border. (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
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1823) | — | ١١٧٢/٦ , frozen date and RY | 90% | |
| 1172 (1823) | — | Proof | 10% |
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