© Anantha Raghuraman
© Anantha Raghuraman
½ Dudu 5 cash
1700 year| Copper | 4.43 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1700 |
| Value | ½ Dudu (1⁄672) |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.43 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Date within a plain raised circle
Lettering: 1700
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 3.73-4.43 grams- Diameter varies 12.1-15.5 mm
- This is the only type of 1/2 Dudu with the date all in one line
Interesting fact
The ½ Dudu (5 cash) coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 4.43 g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in India during the 18th century, and it features a unique blend of Indian and British influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the British monarch, King George I, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a lion, which was a symbol of power and strength in Indian culture. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and it serves as a fascinating piece of history that highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between India and Britain during the colonial era.
