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1 Cent Sierra Leone Company/Madras Presidency Mule ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone and Madras Presidency |
|---|---|
| Period | Sierra Leone Company (1791-1807) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1797-1800 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar (1791-1830) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#318712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms and supporters of the East India Company resting on a scroll bearing the incuse inscription: United East India Company. On the broad, raised rim is the incuse inscription:
AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE
Below and in a sunken panel at the bottom of the rim is a relief inscription: 48 TO ONE RUPEE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
48
TO ONE RUPEE
Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent (Sierra Leone Company/Madras Presidency Mule) ND (1797-1800) coin is that it was created as a result of a unique historical event. The Sierra Leone Company, a British trading company, and the Madras Presidency, a British colonial administration in India, collaborated to create this coin. This collaboration was likely driven by the need for a standardized currency for trade and commerce in the region. The fact that two different entities came together to create a single coin is a fascinating example of cooperation and innovation in the history of currency.
