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1/2 Rupee - Alamgir II
| Issuer | Madras Presidency |
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| Year | 1812 |
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| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears a multi-line Persian legend in Nasta'liq script, reading the regnal formula of Mughal Emperor Alamgir II: the auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor, Chosen of the Faith of Muhammad, Alamgir, with the Hijri date 1172 incorporated into the legend. The inscriptions are arranged in curved horizontal bands across the field, a hallmark of late Mughal coinage style. The entire design is contained within a toothed (dentilated) border running around the coin's circumference. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Central field displays a multi-line Persian legend in Nasta'liq script denoting the mint name and regnal year: struck at Arcot in the 6th year of tranquil prosperity (julus maimanat manus). The inscriptions are arranged in curved horizontal bands consistent with Mughal coinage conventions. The design is enclosed within a toothed (dentilated) border. |
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