1/2 Rupee - Alamgir II

€56,721.00
IssuerMadras Presidency
Year1812
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1691-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight5.83 g
Dimensions21.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#402, Pr#253, Pr#254
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.)
EdgeIndented Cord Milling (grained left)
Mint
Mintage1172 (1812)  - ١١٧٢/٦ , Madras mint - 3 392 021
1176 (1812)  - ١١٧٦/٦ , Madras mint -
Catalog ID9938474420
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