4 Pies

Issuer Madras Presidency
Year 1825
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 4 Pies (1⁄48)
Currency Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition Copper
Weight 8.55 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#431
Obverse description Coat of arms of the East India Company On the ribbon is the legend: Auspicio Regis Et Senatus Anglia, date below. All within a raised, toothed rim
Obverse script
Obverse lettering 1825 AUSP REGIS & SEN ANGLIAE
(Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England)
Reverse description The value in Persian `Chahar pai` with the numeral 4 above and the AH date, 1240, below. Flanked by sprays surrounded by a raised, toothed rim.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering 4 چهار پاي ١٢۴٠ سنه
(Translation: 4 Four Pies year (AH) 1240)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1240 (1825) - - 7 136 448
1240 (1825) - Proof -
Numisquare ID 3427619920
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