1⁄48 Rupee, Dub
1794 year| Copper | 13.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#46376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Balemark of the Company surrounded by a broad flat rim. On the rim is the incuse legend: United East India Company 1794
Lettering:
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
4
V E I C
1794
Translation: United East India Company
Edge
Plain (error)
Comment
- Weight varies 13.33-14.19 grams- Diameter varies 30.7-30.8 mm
Interesting fact
The 1794 Dub 1/48 Rupee coin from Madras Presidency (British India) is interesting because it was made during a time when the British East India Company was transitioning from a trading company to a ruling power in India. This coin was minted during the reign of King George III, and it features an unusual design, with a crowned bust of the king on one side and a stylized floral motif on the other. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin was a departure from the traditional silver or gold coins that were commonly used in India at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it serves as a reminder of the complex history of British colonialism in India.
