1⁄96 Rupee 1/2 Dub

€370,657.00
IssuerMadras Presidency
Year1794
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1⁄96 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1691-1835)
CompositionGold plated copper
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#392a, Pr#321
Obverse descriptionArms and supporters of the East India Company resting on a scroll bearing the incuse inscription: United East India Company. On the broad, raised rim is the incuse inscription: AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE Below and in a sunken panel at the bottom of the rim is a relief inscription: 96 TO ONE RUPEE
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIÆ UNITED EAST INDIA CO 96 TO ONE RUPEE
(Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England)
Reverse descriptionBalemark of the Company surrounded by a broad flat rim. On the rim is the incuse legend: United East India Company 1794
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringUNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY 4 V E I C 1794
(Translation: United East India Company)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1794  - Proof -
Catalog ID5581231900
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