½ Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1817) front ½ Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1817) back
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½ Rupee - Alamgir II

1172 (1817) year
Silver 5.83 g 21.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Madras Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1172 (1817)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.83 g
Diameter
21.7 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62275
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Legend in Persian: Zarb Arcat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus

Lettering:
مانوس
ميمنت
سنة 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 1817-35 AD at the Madras mint
- CLOSED LOTUS mint mark on reverse

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 1817, 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1172 (1817)  10674396 - - - - - -

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 (1817) coin.