1 Rupee - Alamgir II

Features

Issuer	Madras Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1172 (1823)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	1 Rupee
Currency	Madras - Rupee (?-1830)
Composition	Silver
Weight	11.66 g
Diameter	26.6 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 17862 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 427, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Pr# 263 Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

Legend in Persian:1172 Sikka Mubarak, Badshah ghazi Aziz-ud-din Muhammad, Alamgir
All within a toothed border.

Lettering:
١١۷٢
محمد عالم كير
عزيز الدين
باد شاه غازي
سكه مبارك

Translation: 1172 the auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor, chosen of the faith of Muhammad, Alamgir.

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

Reeded

Comments

Although mint name on coin is Arcot, these coins were minted 1823-25 AD at the Calcutta mint

See also

• 1 Rupee - Alamgir II

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