© Raihan Khan
© Raihan Khan
½ Rupee - Alamgir II for Malabar Coast
| Silver | 5.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1176-1188 (1763-1774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Munbai, Sanat Julus (RY) Maimanat Manus
Translation: Struck at Bombay during the (RY) year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Posthumous issue...Aziz-ud-din Alamgir II reigned from 2 June 1754 – 29 November 1759- Although mint name on coin states 'Munbai' (Bombay), this coin was most likely struck at Tellicherry and intended for use on the Malabar Coast (southwest coast) of India
- Crescent mark on coin and a cruder minting style
Image of another coin with a different part of the legend....
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alamgir II, who was the Mughal Emperor of India from 1754 to 1759, and then again from 1762 to 1771. This coin was minted during his second reign, specifically between 1763 and 1774, and was used in the Malabar Coast region, which is now part of modern-day Kerala, India.
