1⁄96 Rupee ½ Dub
Features
| Issuer |
Madras Presidency
(British India)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1794-1797 |
| Value | 1⁄96 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 39441 |
| References | KM# 392 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
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: 96 TO ONE RUPEE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIÆ
UNITED EAST INDIA CO
96 TO ONE RUPEE
Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England
Reverse
Balemark of the Company surrounded by a broad flat rim. On the rim is the incuse legend: United East India Company 1794
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
4
V E I C
1794
Translation: United East India Company
Engraver: Noël-Alexandre Ponthon
Edge
Edge lettering OR Plain
Image shows how to identify KM392 (KM397 has larger gap)
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENGLISH UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
Mint
Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)Comments
- Pridmore# 319 (1794)
- Pridmore# 320 Proof
- KM#392 for date 1797 not reported in KM
- Pridmore# 320 Proof
- KM#392 for date 1797 not reported in KM
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
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| 1794 | 
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$ 1300 | Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint | 4% | |||||||||||
| 1794 | $ 57 | Soho, Birmingham Mint | 78% | ||||||||||||
| 1797 | Soho, Birmingham Mint | 26% | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 68
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Heritage Auctions 2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321 Lot 21111 
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2 Jul 2023 | 1794 – Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint |
UNC (NGC PR64 Brown) |
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38097
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2 Jun 2019 | 1794 – Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint |
UNC (NGC PR64 Brown) |
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2024 October 28 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World and Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61424 Lot 21152
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28 Oct 2024 | 1794 – Soho, Birmingham Mint |
AU (PCGS AU58) |
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232329 Lot 63363
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13 Jul 2023 | 1794 – Soho, Birmingham Mint |
VF (NGC VF Details (Cleaned)) |
USD 55.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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