1/2 Rupee - Alamgir II

Issuer Madras Presidency
Year 1823
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition Silver
Weight 5.83 g
Diameter 23.4 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#435
Obverse description Legend in Persian:1172 Sikka Mubarak, Badshah ghazi Aziz-ud-din Muhammad, Alamgir All within a toothed border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ١١۷٢ 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 description Legend in Persian:Zarb Arcat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ممنت مانوس سنه ٦ جلوس ضرب اركات
(Translation: Struck at Arcot in his 6th year of tranquil prosperity.)
Edge Reeded edge
Mint
Mintage 1172 (1823) - Proof -
1172 (1823) ᵕ - ١١٧٢/٦ , frozen date and RY, Calcutta mint -
Numisquare ID 3891133190
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