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1⁄48 Rupee, Dub
1797 year| Copper | 13.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Balemark of the Company surrounded by a broad flat rim. On the rim is the incuse legend: United East India Company 1797
Lettering:
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
4
V E I C
1797
Translation: United East India Company
Edge
Smooth with Lettering
Lettering: ENGLISH UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
Comment
- Weight varies 13.33-14.19 grams- Diameter varies 30.7-30.8 mm
- Pridmore# 316
- Pridmore# 317 (proof)
Interesting fact
The 1797 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 a period of great change and upheaval in India, and its design reflects the shift in power dynamics between the British and the local Indian kingdoms. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, and it speaks to the economic and technological advancements of the time.
