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4 Pice
| Copper | 42.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1802-1816 |
| Value | 4 Paisas (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 42.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A pair of balanced scales , between pans Persian legend: Adil.
Value above adil
Lettering:
4
عادل
Translation: Just or fair
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 41.56-42.88 grams- Diameter varies 26.3-30.0 mm
- Bombay mint
- Value, numeral on reverse (see image)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pice coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 42.5g is that it was used as a currency in India during the British colonial era, and it was equivalent to 1/4 of a rupee.
