½ Pagoda

Features

Issuer Madras Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1808-1812
Value ½ Pagoda
Currency Pagoda (1639-1817)
Composition Silver
Weight 21.17 g
Diameter 35.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
25913
References KM# 353
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Forked ribbon with Tamil & Telugu legends surrounding a figure of Vishnu holding a sword in his left hand, separated by a star. Dotted and other symbols on his sides and a lotus flower below - all surrounded by a double circle of beads
Legend on ribbon: Tamil - Arai Boo Varagaana
Telugu - Ara Pu Varahani

Lettering:
அறை பூ வரகண (Tamil)
అర పూ వరాహని (Telugu)

Translation: Half of a flower, or star pagoda. 'Varahan' (boar) was the name for a gold pagoda

Reverse

Legend in English and Persian on buckled garter belt surrounding a seven tiered temple gopuram (ornate tower).
Legend in English: Half Pagoda
Legend in Persian: Nim hun phuli

Lettering: HALF PAGODA

Translation: Half flower pagoda

Edge

Oblique milled, grained right ////

Comments

- Weight varies 20.81-21.30 grams
- Diameter varies 34.9-37.1 mm
- CONTINUOUS LEGEND: HALFPAGODA
- KM#353 can be found over-struck on large plugs made from Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 reales.
- Several Varieties exist and can vary in value considerably.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1808-1812)  Photo 1 999 601 $ 2800 Madras mint

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
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Heritage Auctions
2021 June 24 - 25 HKINF World Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3092
Lot 38425
Internet Archive
24 Jun 2021 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 5760.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ Pagoda
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30933
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ Pagoda
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 31794
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 1380.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ PagodaPicture 1 of a sold ½ Pagoda
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38110
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2019 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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