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1⁄16 Rupee - Alamgir II
1172 (1817) year| Silver | 0.73 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1172 (1817) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄16 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Zarb Arcat sanat 6
All within a circle border
Lettering: ٦
Translation: Struck at Arcot in the (RY) 6th year
Edge
Oblique milling (grained right ///)
Comment
- AH 1172 / RY6 is a frozen date, coins were struck between 1817 - 1835 AD at the Madras mint (although mint name on coin is "Arcot")- CLOSED LOTUS mint mark on reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1817) 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. The use of silver in the coinage was a deliberate choice made by the British to demonstrate the value and power of their colonial empire. The coin's design, which features an image of Alamgir II, the Mughal Emperor, on one side and the British Royal Arms on the other, also reflects the political and cultural influences of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 (1817) | 8684254 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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