1/2 Rupee - Alamgir II

Issuer Madras Presidency
Year 1817
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition Silver
Weight 5.83 g
Diameter 21.7 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#414, Pr#259
Obverse description Legend in Persian: 1172 Sikka Mubarak, Badshah ghazi, Aziz-ud-din Muhammad, Alamgir All within a toothed border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ١١٧٢ عزيز الدين محمد عالم كير باد شاة غازى سكه مبارك
(Translation: 1172 the auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor, Chosen of the faith of Muhammad, Alamgir.)
Reverse description Legend in Persian: Zarb Arcat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus
Reverse script
Reverse lettering مانوس ميمنت سنة ٦ جلوس ضرب اركات
(Translation: Struck at Arcot in his 6th year of tranquil prosperity.)
Edge Indented cord milling (grained left)
Mint
Mintage 1172 (1817) - ١١٧٢/٦ , frozen date and RY, Madras mint - 10 674 396
Numisquare ID 5978350440
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