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| Issuer | East India Company |
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| Year | 1833 |
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| Value | 1 Pie (1⁄192) |
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| Obverse description | The armorial shield of the East India Company occupies the central field, displaying the quartered coat of arms in heraldic style. A ribbon below the shield bears the abbreviated Latin legend AUSP:REG & SEN:ANG, derived from the full motto Auspicio Regis Et Senatus Angliae, meaning 'By the authority of the King and Senate of England.' The date 1833 appears beneath the shield, while the denomination PIE is inscribed above. The entire design is contained within a plain raised rim. |
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| Reverse description | A pair of balanced scales is depicted in the central field, serving as a symbol of justice and equitable trade. The Arabic word عدل (Adil, meaning 'just' or 'fair') is inscribed in Persian script between the pans of the scales. The denomination PIE appears above the scales, while the Hijri date ١٢٤٨ (1248 AH) is placed in the lower field. The design is enclosed within a plain raised rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin/Arabic |
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