½ Rupee - Alamgir II

Features

Issuer	Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1169-1172 (1756-1759)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	½ Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition	Silver
Weight	5.7 g
Diameter	18 mm
Thickness	2.7 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 60297
References	KM# 175 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.

Obverse

Legend in Persian (mostly off flan): Sikka Mubarak Badshah ghazi Alamgir, (AH)date

Translation: The auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor Alamgir (AH)date

Reverse

Legend in Persian (mostly off flan): Zarb Munbai sanat (RY)2 julus maimanat manus

Lettering: ۲

Translation: Struck at Bombay in the (RY)2nd year of tranquil prosperity

Edge

Plain

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 84 Lot 1667	May 27, 2023	1172 (1759) – RY5	XF	USD 11.87 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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