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1 Pice

Issuer East India Company
Year 1804
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Value 1 Pice = 1/4 Anna = 1⁄64 Rupee
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Obverse description At center, the heraldic coat of arms of the East India Company rendered in relief, featuring the quartered shield with supporters, surmounted by a lion passant guardant. A scrolled ribbon beneath the shield bears the Latin motto AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE. The surrounding legend EAST INDIA COMPANY runs along the periphery, with the date 1804 positioned in the lower exergual area. The entire design is contained within a raised toothed (beaded) border.
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Obverse lettering EAST INDIA COMPANY AUSP : REGIS & SENAT : ANG 1804
(Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England)
Reverse description At center, a pair of balanced scales in profile, symbolizing justice and equitable trade, rendered in a clean, classical style. Below the scales, the Hijri date AH 1219 is inscribed in Arabic numerals. Above or flanking the scales, the Arabic legend عدل (meaning 'just' or 'equitable') appears in the field. The entire design is enclosed within a raised toothed (beaded) border, complementing the obverse treatment.
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