© Anantha Raghuraman
© Anantha Raghuraman
½ Dub 10 Cash, ½ Falus
1808 year| Copper | 5.15 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | ½ Dub (1⁄336) |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.15 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value in Telugu & English all within a toothed rim.
Legend in Telugu: Kampini varuvesana, Ara dabbu
Lettering: 1/2 DUB
Translation: Honourable Company, half dub.
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 4.61-5.36 grams- Diameter varies 26-28.1 mm
- Small & large date varieties exist
Interesting fact
The ½ Dub coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 5.15 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in India during the British colonial era, and it's still considered as a valuable collector's item nowadays.
