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½ Pie Pattern
1809 year| Copper | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | ½ Pie (1⁄384) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend in persian: nīm pāī sikka
Surrounded by the value in Bengali and Hindi (Ād pāī sikka; Ādha pāī sikkā)
Translation: half pice coin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was part of a series of experimental coins minted by the British East India Company in the early 19th century. The Pattern ½ Pie was designed to be a smaller version of the standard 1-pie coin, and it features a unique combination of Eastern and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features a depiction of a lion, while the reverse side features a stylized floral pattern. The use of copper as the material for this coin was also unusual, as most coins of the time were made of silver or gold. Overall, this coin is a fascinating example of the innovative and diverse coinage produced during the British colonial era in India.
