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1⁄96 Rupee ½ Dub
1794 year| Gold plated copper |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 1⁄96 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#370657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Balemark of the Company surrounded by a broad flat rim. On the rim is the incuse legend: United East India Company 1794
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
4
V E I C
1794
Translation: United East India Company
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued by the Madras Presidency during the British colonial era in India, specifically in 1794. These coins were unique in that they were made of gold-plated copper, which was a departure from the standard copper or silver coins that were commonly used at the time. This particular coin, with its 1/96 rupee denomination and 1/2 dub weight, is a rare and valuable collector's item today, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Indian currency.
