1 Rupee - Alamgir II

1 Rupee - Alamgir II - obverse1 Rupee - Alamgir II - reverse

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Features

Issuer Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1167-1168 (1754-1755)
Calendar Islamic (Hijri)
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition Silver
Weight 11.52 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
79831

Obverse

Legend in Persian: Sikka mubarak, Badshah ghazi, Alamgir

Translation: The auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor, Alamgir

Reverse

Legend in Persian: Zarb Munbai, Sanat Julus Ahd RY 1 Maimanat Manus

Translation: Struck at Bombay during the 1st year of his reign of tranquil prosperity

Edge

Plain

Comments

- RY1 (Ahd) Unlisted in Pridmore and KM
- This coin is similar to KM 176 but has only one separator on the obverse (KM 176 also of Alamgir II, has two separators)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1167 (1754) /1 Ahd RY1
1168 (1755) /1 Ahd RY1

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