½ Pice

Features

Issuer Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1219 (1804)
Calendar Islamic (Hijri)
Value ½ Pice (1⁄128)
Currency Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.23 g
Diameter 21.2 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
33343
References KM# 204
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

Coat of arms of the East India Company, surrounded by the legend: EAST INDIA COMPANY
On the ribbon is the legend: Auspicio Regis Et Senatus Anglia, date below - all within a raised toothed rim.

Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
AUSP : REGIS & SENAT : ANG
1804

Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England

Reverse

Balanced scales, legend in Persian: Adil
date (AH 1219) below - all within a raised toothed rim.

Lettering:
عدل
١٢١٩

Translation:
Just or fair
1219

Edge

Plain

Mint

Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1219 (1804)  4% Proof, Soho mint
1219 (1804)  Photo $ 5.90 $ 11 98% Soho mint

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Pice
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 1705
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 1219 (1804) – Soho mint VF USD 10.78
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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