1/2 Rupee, Alamgir II, Bombay Presidency

Silver Half Rupee minted by the Bombay Presidency (East India Company) in the name of Mughal Emperor Alamgir II. These coins were minted from 1756-1759 - over 250 years old! In 1717, the East India Company obtained the right to strike coins in the island of Bombay - coins struck in the name of Mughal emperors continued till 1835 - by which time the EIC was the de-facto ruler of India and started issuing uniform coins across the country. As this is a Mughal rather than a British coin, the script is Persian, not English. 

This is an EXTREMELY RARE coin - with a numista rarity score of 90. Read more about this coin here

Weight: 5.7 grams (approx)

Diameter: 18 mm (can very widely)

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