© Anantha Raghuraman
© Anantha Raghuraman
1 Fanam
1807 year| Silver | 0.92 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1807 |
| Value | 1 Fanam (1⁄42) |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A five pointed star or flower within a plain circle. This is surrounded by the value in Tamil and Telugu, all within a plain rim. Legend in Tamil: panam, Telugu: ruka
Translation: fanam
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 0.74-0.95 grams- Diameter varies 9.5-10.6 mm
- Varieties exist with a flower in the center (see image below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fanam 1807 coin from Madras Presidency (British India) is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of King George III, who was the King of the United Kingdom from 1760 to 1820. This coin, in particular, was issued in 1807 and features an image of the King on one side and a depiction of a lion on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.92 grams. It was used as a standard circulation coin in the Madras Presidency, which was a region in British India that was governed by the British East India Company. Today, coins like this are highly sought after by collectors and can sell for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 | 386352 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fanam 1807 coin.
