{"product_id":"madras-presidency-alamgir-ii-1-8-rupee-open-lotus-1823-frozen-ry-6","title":"Madras Presidency – Alamgir II, 1\/8 Rupee, Open Lotus (1823, Frozen RY 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadras Presidency (British East India Company), in the name of Mughal Emperor Alamgir II (1754–1759 CE)\u003cbr\u003e\n⅛ Rupee – Open Lotus Type (AH 1172 \/ 1823 CE, Frozen RY 6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Persian legend 1172 Sikka Badshah Alamgir, all within a plain circle border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Persian inscription Zarb Arkat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus — “Struck at Arcot in the 6th year of tranquil prosperity”; Open Lotus mint mark above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: ~1.46 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: ~13.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMint: Arcot (Arkat), struck at the Calcutta Mint under frozen date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDate: AH 1172 (frozen) = Struck c. 1823 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: KM# 424; Pr# 266\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e? Numismatic Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Open Lotus type is usually paired with its Closed Lotus counterpart for a complete study of fractional issues under Madras Presidency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins were struck decades after Alamgir II’s actual reign, reflecting how the East India Company retained Mughal legitimacy while issuing their own currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe frozen date AH 1172 \/ RY 6 is consistent across both types, making the mint mark the main variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Open Lotus punch is a distinct floral symbol with petals spread, unlike the Closed Lotus where the petals remain clustered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GuptaCoins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48495303885012,"sku":"32720632","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/n58qIXF2.webp?v=1787068171","url":"https:\/\/guptacoins.com\/products\/madras-presidency-alamgir-ii-1-8-rupee-open-lotus-1823-frozen-ry-6","provider":"Gupta Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}