2 Rupees

1172 (1807) year


Silver	24.19 g	39.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Madras Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1172 (1807)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	2 Rupees
Currency	Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition	Silver
Weight	24.19 g
Diameter	39.5 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#75262
Rarity index	95%

Reverse

Legend in Persian: Zarb Arkat sanat (RY2) julus maimanat manus, all within a toothed border

Lettering:
ممنت مانوس
سنه ٢ جلوس
ضرب اركات

Translation: Struck at Arkat in the (RY2) year of his reign of tranquil prosperity.

Edge

Oblique milled - Grained right ////

Comment

- Weight varies 24.00-24.26 grams
- Diameter varies 39.0-39.5 mm
- On 15 July 1807 a Proclamation authorized a full range of silver coins, including this new denomination, a double rupee, to be struck for the Madras Presidency. All coins were to be made from silver obtained from imported Spanish dollars, some original lettering from the Spanish coin can be seen around the edges of this coin. Dies for the smaller denominations were prepared at the Calcutta Mint, but the dies for the double rupees were made at Madras. The coins circulated along side of the pagoda standard pieces, which were struck until 1812. Both pagoda and Arkat rupee coinages were replaced by a new rupee standard in 1817

Interesting fact

The 2 Rupees 1172 (1807) coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 24.19 g is an interesting piece of history because it was minted during a time when the British East India Company was still in control of India, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural influences of the time. The coin's obverse side features a crowned bust of King George III, while the reverse side depicts a lion standing on a crown, surrounded by a wreath. This design was used on many coins minted during this period and is a distinctive feature of British Indian coins. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process adds to its historical significance, as it was a valuable resource at the time. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that offers a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of British India during the early 19th century.