King George III - 1 Rupee 1817 (1172/6) Alamgir II - Madras Presidency

Country: Madras Presidency, British India (King George III of Great Britain)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1172 (1817) Islamic Calendar (Hijri)
Mint: Madras
Value: 1 Rupee (1)
Currency: Rupee (?-1830)
Composition: Silver 
Weight: 5.9 g.
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Grade: VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 415

Obverse:
Legend in Persian: 1172 Sikka Mubarak badshah ghazi Aziz-ud-din Muhammad Alamgir
Within a beaded 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.
Within a beaded border.

Lettering:
ممنت مانوس
سنه ٦ جلوس
ضرب اركات

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

Edge:
Center graining left (Indented cord milling)

Comments:
- Weight varies 11.45 - 11.66 grams
- Minted at Madras mint 1817-35 AD
- KM# 415.1 - Closed lotus, PR# 258
- KM# 415.2 = Open Lotus

Reference : KM# 415

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collection : East India Company (1600-1858-1874))