¼ Pice 1816-1826 front ¼ Pice 1816-1826 back
¼ Pice 1816-1826 photo
© Museum Victoria

¼ Pice

 
Copper 2.65 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1826
Value
¼ Paisa (1⁄256)
Currency
Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.65 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71450
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

A pair of balanced scales , between pans Persian legend: Adil. Within a toothed borde (the border is not usually visible)

Lettering: عادل

Translation: Just or fair

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Weight varies 2.65-2.73 grams
- Diameter varies 12.0-13.1 mm
- Bombay mint
- Image below shows a different part of the die

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Pice coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper is that it was used as a form of currency in India during the British colonial era. The coin was first introduced in 1816 and was used until 1826, when it was replaced by a new coinage system. Despite its relatively short lifespan, the ¼ Pice coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.