1/2 Rupee - Alamgir II for Malabar Coast

Issuer Bombay Presidency
Year 1763-1774
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition Silver
Weight 5.80 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#177, Pr#76
Obverse description Legend in Persian: Sikka mubarak, Badshah ghazi, Alamgir
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
(Translation: The auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor, Alamgir)
Reverse description Legend in Persian: Zarb Munbai, Sanat Julus (RY) Maimanat Manus
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Reverse lettering
(Translation: Struck at Bombay during the (RY) year of his reign of tranquil prosperity)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1176 (1763) - RY 9 -
1188 (1774) - RY 9, reported not confirmed -
Numisquare ID 4756381320
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