Madras Presidency 1 Rupee - Alamgir II, 1172
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1691 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Rupee - Alamgir II
Year
1172
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
12.1
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Rupee - Alamgir II from Madras Presidency. Issued in 1172. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 12.1 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 milled (grained right) ////
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1759) | 2.1M | ١١۷٢/٦, Frozen date & RY, Madras mint |
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