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½ Rupee - Alamgir II
1172 (1807) year| Silver | 6.05 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1172 (1807) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.05 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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
Oblique milling
Comment
- Frozen AH date and RY, struck at Madras, dies and machinery were produced in CalcuttaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1807) 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 India at the time, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable materials in the production of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1807) | 108180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1807) coin.
