© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1⁄16 Rupee - Alamgir II
1172 (1823) year| Silver | 0.73 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1172 (1823) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄16 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Arcat sanat 6
All within a circle border
Lettering:
٦
سنه
ضرب
ارڬات
Translation: Struck at Arcot in the (RY) 6th year
Edge
Oblique Milled (grained right) ////
Comment
- AH 1172 / RY6 is a frozen date, coins were struck between 1823 - 1825 AD at the Calcutta mint (although mint name on coin is "Arcot")- Rose mint mark on reverse
- Dies were prepared with hand punches so many varieties exist in placement and size of design elements. Picture below shows large and small date numerals
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1823) 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 (1823) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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