© Victor Newey
© Victor Newey
2½ Cash ND
1807 year| Copper | 1.21 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1807 |
| Value | 2½ Cash (1⁄1344) |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The value in Tamil and Telugu.
Legend in Tamil = Idu 2½ kasu, Legend in Telugu = Idi 2½ kasulu, all within a beaded circle
Translation: This is 2½ cash
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 1.06-1.30 grams- Diameter varies 15 - 17.6 mm
- Both coin and medal alignments exist
- A variety exists weighing 2.32 grams struck on a five cash planchet
Interesting fact
The 2½ Cash coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 1.21 g is interesting because it was part of the first decimal currency system introduced in India by the British East India Company in 1807. The coin was equivalent to 1/16 of a rupee and was widely used in the southern region of India, particularly in the Madras Presidency. This coin was also unique because it was the first time a copper coin was introduced in India, and it was designed with a distinctive scalloped shape to prevent counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1807) | 561622 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cash ND (1807) coin.
