© Sujit
© Sujit
⅛ Rupee - Alamgir II
1172 (1813) year| Silver | 1.46 g | 13.4 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1172 (1813) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 13.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian within a beaded circle
Lettering:
٦
سنه
ضرب
ارڬات
Translation: Struck at Arcot in the (RY) 6th year
Edge
Oblique milling (grained right ///)
Comment
- AH 1172 / RY6 is a frozen date, coins were struck between 1812 - 1817 AD at the Madras mint (although mint name on coin is "Arcot")- OPEN LOTUS mint mark on reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1813) coin from Madras Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins issued by the British East India Company, which were made of copper or tin. This change in material was likely due to the increasing demand for silver coins in trade and commerce, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable materials in the production of currency.
