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1⁄96 Rupee ½ Dub
| Copper | 6.67 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1797 |
| Value | 1⁄96 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
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
Edge lettering OR Plain
Image shows how to identify KM392 (KM397 has larger gap)
Lettering: ENGLISH UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
Comment
- Pridmore# 319 (1794)- Pridmore# 320 Proof
- KM#392 for date 1797 not reported in KM
Interesting fact
The 1794-1797 1/96 Rupee (1/2 Dub) coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Copper is interesting because it was one of the first coins to be introduced during the British East India Company's rule in India. It was part of a series of coins that were minted to standardize currency across the country, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄96 Rupee (½ Dub) 1794-1797 coin.
