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Name or Denominations
1⁄48 Rupee
Issuer
Madras Presidency (British India)
Ruler
NA
Year of Minting
1797
Currency
Rupee ( 1691-1835 )
Shape
Round
Rarity
Ultra rare
Weight
13.34 g
Diameter
NA
Thickness
NA
Material
Copper
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Smooth with Lettering
Technique
NA
Front design
Arms and supporters of the East India Company resting on a scroll bearing the incuse inscription: United East India Company. On the broad, raised rim is the incuse inscription: AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE Below and in a sunken panel at the bottom of the rim is a relief inscription: 48 TO ONE RUPEE
Back design
Balemark of the Company surrounded by a broad flat rim. On the rim is the incuse legend: United East India Company 1797
Year of Minting
1797
Ruler
NA
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
NA
Inscriptions
Obverse: AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY 48 TO ONE RUPEE Reverse: UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY 4 V E I C 1797
Context
- Weight varies 13.33-14.19 grams - Diameter varies 30.7-30.8 mm - Pridmore# 316 - Pridmore# 317 (proof)
Rarity
Ultra rare
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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