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1 Pie Pattern
1809 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | 1 Pie (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in persian: Yek Pai Sikka
Surrounded by the value in Bengali and Hindi (Ek pai sikka)
Scripts: Arabic, Bengali, Devanagari
Lettering:
एक पाइ सिक्का
এক পাই সিক্কা
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Pie coin was designed by James P. Ritchie, the mint master at the Calcutta Mint, and features a unique blend of Indian and British elements. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King George III, while the reverse features a depiction of a Bengal tiger, a symbol of the region's natural beauty and power. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity between the British Empire and the Indian subcontinent.
