1 Rupee - Alamgir II

Features

Issuer Madras Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1172 (1830)
Calendar Islamic (Hijri)
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition Silver
Weight 11.66 g
Diameter 27.8 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
58341
References KM# 436,
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# 268
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
All within a toothed border.

Lettering:
ممنت مانوس
سنه ٦ جلوس
ضرب اركات

Translation: Struck at Arcot in his 6th year of tranquil prosperity.

Edge

Reeded

Comments

- Note: Although mint name on coin is Arcot, these coins were minted 1830-35 AD at the Calcutta mint
- Pridmore# 268
- Image shows crescent mint mark for Calcutta mint on reverse

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1172 (1830)  36% ١١٧٢/٦, frozen date and RY, Proof
1172 (1830) ᵕ 64% ١١٧٢/٦, frozen date and RY

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