Madras Presidency ½ Rupee - Alamgir II, 1759
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1691 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Rupee - Alamgir II
Year
1759
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
5.72
Diameter (mm)
16.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Rupee - Alamgir II from Madras Presidency. Issued in 1759. Struck in Silver. Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 5.72 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in Persian: Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Aziz-ul-din Muhammad Alamgir (The auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor 'Alamgir, chosen of the faith of Muhammad)
- Reverse
- Legend in Persian: Zarb Arkat sanat (RY) 6 julus maimanat manus (Struck at Arkat in the (RY) 6th year of tranquil prosperity)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1759) | — | ٦, frozen RY 6 |
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