5 Cash 1 Falus

€12,032.00
IssuerMadras Presidency
Year1803
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Cash = 1 Falus = 1⁄192 Rupee (1⁄672)
CurrencyPagoda (1639-1817)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.23 g
Dimensions21.1 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Phillp
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#316, Pr#208
Obverse descriptionEnglish legend surrounds coat of arms of the East India Company On the ribbon is the legend: Auspicio Regis Et Senatus Anglia, date below, all within a toothed raised rim.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringEAST INDIA COMPANY AUSP : REGIS & SENAT : ANG 1803
(Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England)
Reverse descriptionLegend in Persian: Panch kas ek falus ast Below this is the value in English: V . CASH . All within a raised, toothed rim.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringپنجکاس یکفلوس است V CASH.
(Translation: Five cash make one falus.)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1803  - Soho mint -
Catalog ID4998729550
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