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1 Cash
1803 year| Gold plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1803 |
| Value | 1 Cash (1⁄3360) |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Kash and English:I Cash
Lettering:
کاسو
I.CASH
Translation: Cash
Engraver: John Phillp
Edge
Plain
Comment
- In 1802 the pagoda standard was changed 80 cash = 1 fanam, 42 fanams = 1 Pagoda3360 cash = 1 pagoda
- Weight varies 0.67-0.73 grams
- Diameter varies 11.4-11.5 mm
- Design by Sir Charles Wilkins
- This is a copper coin Gilded with gold
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash 1803 coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Gold plated copper is interesting because it was minted during a time when the British East India Company was facing a severe coinage crisis in India. The Company had been minting coins with a low silver content, which led to a shortage of silver coins and a decrease in the value of the rupee. In response, the Company introduced the 1 Cash coin, which was made of gold-plated copper and had a higher value than the existing silver coins. This coin was not circulated widely and was mainly used for official transactions, making it a rare and unique piece of Indian numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash 1803 coin.
