1/4 Pagoda

€50,410.00
IssuerMadras Presidency
Year1808-1812
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Pagoda
CurrencyPagoda (1639-1817)
CompositionSilver
Weight10.58 g
Dimensions26.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#352
Obverse descriptionForked ribbon with Tamil & Telugu legends surrounding a figure of Vishnu holding a sword in his left hand, separated by a star. Dotted and other symbols on his sides and a lotus flower below - all surrounded by a double circle of beads Legend on ribbon: Tamil - Tamil = Kaal varakan Telugu - Kaal varahan
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
(Translation: Quarter Pagoda. `Varahan` (boar) was the name for a gold pagoda)
Reverse descriptionLegend in English and Persian on buckled garter belt surrounding a seven tiered temple gopuram (ornate tower). Legend in English: QUARTER PAGODA Legend in Persian: Pau hun phuli
Reverse script
Reverse letteringQUARTER PAGODA
(Translation: Quarter of a flower)
EdgeOblique milling, grained right ////
Mint
MintageND (1808-1812)  - Madras mint - 7 091 587
Catalog ID9703090520
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