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½ Pagoda ND
| Silver | 21.17 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1812 |
| Value | ½ Pagoda |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 21.17 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 20.81-21.30 grams- Diameter varies 34.9-37.1 mm
- Divided legend: HALF PAGODA
- KM#354 can be found over-struck on large plugs made from Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 reales.
- Several Varieties exist and can vary in value considerably.
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 early 19th century. It was equivalent to half of a pagoda, which was a unit of currency in India at that time. The coin was made of silver and weighed 21.17 grams. It is an interesting piece of history that highlights the monetary system and trade practices of the British Empire in India during that period.
