© Anantha Raghuraman
© Anantha Raghuraman
¼ Pagoda
1807 year| Silver | 10.58 g | 27.2 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1807 |
| Value | ¼ Pagoda |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.58 g |
| Diameter | 27.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend 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
Lettering: QUARTER PAGODA
Translation: Quarter of a flower
Edge
Oblique milling, grained right ////
Comment
- Weight varies 10.41-10.74 grams- Diameter varies 25.8-27.2 mm
- Two varieties exist, one with 9 stars to each side of the Gopuram, the other having 13 stars.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Pagoda coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 10.58g is that it was used as a form of currency in India during the British colonial era. It was first introduced in 1807 and was widely used for trade and commerce until the early 20th century. The coin's design features a stylized image of a pagoda, which was a common architectural style in India at the time, and the inscription "East India Company" in English and Persian. The coin's silver content and unique design made it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 | 1772896 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Pagoda 1807 coin.
