© Sujit
© Sujit
½ Rupee - Alamgir II
| Silver | 5.83 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1172-1176 (1812) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
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
Indented Cord Milling (grained left)
Comment
- Although mint name on coin is Arcot, these coins were minted 1812-17 AD at the Madras mint- OPEN LOTUS mint mark on reverse
- Pridmore# 253 - dated 1172
- Pridmore# 254 - dated 1176
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, who was the Mughal Emperor of India from 1754 to 1759, and again from 1760 to 1764. This coin was minted in 1812, which was more than 50 years after Alamgir II's death, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Mughal Empire in India.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1812) | 3392021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1172-1176 (1812) coin.
