Madras Presidency 2 Rupees, 1172
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1691 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Rupees
Year
1172
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
24.19
Diameter (mm)
39.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Rupees from Madras Presidency. Issued in 1172. Struck in Silver. Measures 39.5 mm and weighs 24.19 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in Persian: Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Aziz-ud-din Muhammad. Alamgir. (frozen AH 1172), all within a toothed border (The auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor. Chosen of the faith of Muhammad. Alamgir. (frozen AH 1172).)
- Reverse
- Legend in Persian: Zarb Arkat sanat (RY2) julus maimanat manus, all within a toothed border (Struck at Arkat in the (RY2) year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.)
- Edge
- Oblique milled - Grained right ////
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1807) | 165K | Madras mint, KM 404.1, RY ٢ (error) should be RY ٦, | ||
| 1172 (1807) | — | Madras mint, KM 404.2, RY ٦ |
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