© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
⅛ Rupee - Alamgir II
1172 (1817) year| Silver | 1.46 g | 13.7 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1172 (1817) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 13.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian within a plain circle border
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 1817 - 1835 AD at the Madras mint (although mint name on coin is "Arcot")- CLOSED LOTUS mint mark on reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1817) 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. The use of silver in the coinage was a deliberate choice made by the British to demonstrate the value and power of their empire. The coin's design, which features a crowned bust of Alamgir II and a lion standing on the reverse, was also a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage designs used in India at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design and composition make it a fascinating piece of history.
