© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
½ Rupee - Alamgir II
1172 (1823) year| Silver | 5.83 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1172 (1823) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian:Zarb Arcat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus
Lettering:
ممنت مانوس
سنه ٦ جلوس
ضرب اركات
Translation: Struck at Arcot in his 6th year of tranquil prosperity.
Edge
Reeded edge
Image shows crescent mint mark for Calcutta mint on reverse
Comment
- Although mint name on coin is Arcot, these coins were minted 1830-35 AD at the Calcutta mint- Pridmore# 270
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 5.83 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Alamgir II in 1823, which was a time of significant political and economic change in India, with the British East India Company's influence growing and the country moving towards the abolition of the Mughal Empire.
