1/2 Rupee - Alamgir II

€25,919.00
IssuerMadras Presidency
Year1823
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1691-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight5.83 g
Dimensions23.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#435
Obverse descriptionLegend in Persian:1172 Sikka Mubarak, Badshah ghazi Aziz-ud-din Muhammad, Alamgir All within a toothed border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering١١۷٢ محمد عالم كير عزيز الدين باد شاه غازي سكه مبارك
(Translation: 1172 the auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor, chosen of the faith of Muhammad, Alamgir.)
Reverse descriptionLegend in Persian:Zarb Arcat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus
Reverse script
Reverse letteringممنت مانوس سنه ٦ جلوس ضرب اركات
(Translation: Struck at Arcot in his 6th year of tranquil prosperity.)
EdgeReeded edge
Mint
Mintage1172 (1823)  - Proof -
1172 (1823) ᵕ - ١١٧٢/٦ , frozen date and RY, Calcutta mint -
Catalog ID3891133190
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