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½ Pagoda ND
| Silver | 21.17 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1808 |
| Value | ½ Pagoda |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 21.17 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Legend in English and Persian on buckled garter belt surrounding a seven tiered temple gopuram (ornate tower).
Legend in English: Half Pagoda
Legend in Persian: Nim hun phuli
Lettering: HALF PAGODA
Translation: Half flower pagoda
Edge
Oblique milled, grained right ////
Comment
- Weight varies 20.69-21.27 grams- Diameter varies 35.1-37.4 mm
- Struck on Spanish reales, the impression of the old coin can be seen on the obv
Interesting fact
The ½ Pagoda coin from Madras Presidency (British India) was used as a currency in India and other parts of the British Empire during the 19th century. It was equivalent to half of a pagoda, which was a unit of currency in India at the time. The coin was made of silver and weighed 21.17 grams. It was issued by the Madras Presidency, which was one of the three presidencies of British India, the others being Bengal and Bombay. The coin features an image of a crowned bust of King George III on one side and a depiction of a Hindu temple on the other. It is an interesting piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1807-1808) | 500800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pagoda ND (1807-1808) coin.
