Summary
1 Rupee, Arkat type, Issued by, Madras Presidency, India, 1759 (Regnal year 6)
After the death of Emperor Alamgir II in 1759 , the regnal year 6 bacame frozen and this type of rupee was struck at the Company's mints at Madras, Calcutta, Murshidabad and Dacca - without distinguishing marks and with most of the legends off the flan. Production continued until 1807.
Obverse Description
Persian legend, much off flan (translation: The auspicious coin of the Victorious Emperor Chosen of the faith of Muhammad - Alamgir)
Reverse Description
Persian legend, much, including the mint name, off flan (translation: Struck at Arcot in the sixth year of his tranquil prosperity) with lotus to left of julus date
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1759-1807 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
11.409 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Prid.140
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1975. The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Part 4, India. 1., 68 Pages
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