© Raihan Khan
© Raihan Khan
½ Pice for Malabar Coast
| Copper | 1.62 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1725-1785 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
AD date within a plain circle or a circle of dots
Lettering: 1725
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 1.62 - 1.98 grams.- Intended for use on the Malabar Coast (southwest coast) of India
- Pridmore #s 313-318
Interesting fact
The ½ Pice coin from the Bombay Presidency (British India) was used as a form of currency in the Malabar Coast region during the 18th century. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. Additionally, the coin weighed 1.62 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin. This coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pice (for Malabar Coast) 1725-1785 coin.
