| Issuer | Madras Presidency |
| Year | 1797 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1⁄96 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.67 g |
| Dimensions | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#397, Pr#323, Pr#324 |
| Obverse description | Arms 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 script | |
| Obverse lettering | AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIÆ
UNITED EAST INDIA CO
96
TO ONE RUPEE (Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England) |
| Reverse description | Balemark of the Company surrounded by a broad flat rim. On the rim is the incuse legend: United East India Company 1797 |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
4
V E I C
1797 (Translation: United East India Company) |
| Edge | Edge lettering OR Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1797 - Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint - 1797 - Soho, Birmingham Mint - |
| Catalog ID | 9266332590 |
| Comments |
