1⁄96 Rupee ½ Dub

Features

Issuer Madras Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
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
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

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

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

Lettering:
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
4
V E I C
1794

Translation: United East India Company

Edge

Edge lettering OR Plain

Image shows how to identify KM392 (KM397 has larger gap)

Lettering: ENGLISH UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY

1⁄96 Rupee (½ Dub) -  obverse

© Heritage Auctions

Mint

Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

Comments

- Pridmore# 319 (1794)
- Pridmore# 320 Proof
- KM#392 for date 1797 not reported in KM

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1794  $ 1100 9% Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint
1794  72% Soho, Birmingham Mint
1797  28% Soho, Birmingham Mint

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 75 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Price
Picture 1 of a sold 1⁄96 Rupee (½ Dub)
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21111
Internet Archive
Jul 2, 2023 1794 – Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint UNC
(NGC PR64 Brown)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1⁄96 Rupee (½ Dub)Picture 1 of a sold 1⁄96 Rupee (½ Dub)
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38097
Internet Archive
Jun 2, 2019 1794 – Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint UNC
(NGC PR64 Brown)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232329
Lot 63363
Internet Archive
Jul 13, 2023 1794 – Soho, Birmingham Mint VF
(NGC VF Details (Cleaned))
USD 55.00
(incl. buyer's premium)

Contribute to the catalog

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Delete a past auction sale
Duplicate this page