2 Fanams

€50,412.00
IssuerMadras Presidency
Year1808-1812
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Fanams (1⁄21)
CurrencyPagoda (1639-1817)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.85 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#350
Obverse descriptionBuckled garter belt with English legend surrounds Persian legend inside circle: Do Falam
Obverse script
Obverse letteringDOUBLE FANAM
(Translation: Two Fanams)
Reverse descriptionCircular ribbon, forked ends, separated by a star. Tamil legend on the ribbon: Irantu panam Telugu legend inside the ribbon: Renddu rukalu
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Two Fanams)
EdgeOblique milling, Grained right - ////
Mint
MintageND (1808-1812)  - Dotted buckle, Pridmore# 187 -
ND (1808-1812)  - Oblong buckle, Pridmore# 185 -
ND (1808-1812)  - Oblong partially filled, Pridmore# 186 -
ND (1808-1812)  - Square buckle, Pridmore# 184 -
Catalog ID6937699260
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