© Mohit Kapoor
© Mohit Kapoor
1 Rupee - Alamgir II
1172 (1759) year| Silver | 12.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1172 (1759) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70662 |
|---|---|
| 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 milled (grained right) ////
Comment
- Weight varies 11.82- 12.1 grams- Mint mark, Open lotus
- This series was struck on blanks made out of Spanish Reales and the under type coin can be seen on the Reverse at about 12 o'clock
- Although mint name states Arcot on the coin, these coins were struck at the Madras mint, from 1807 to 1812 AD, using dies and machinery produced in Calcutta.
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 12.1g, minted during the reign of Alamgir II in 1172 (1759), features a unique design element - a stylized lotus flower on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Indian art and architecture during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1759) | 2145000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1759) coin.
