1/96 Rupee ½ Dub
Features
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1797 |
| Value | 1/96 Rupee (1/96) |
| Currency | Madras - Rupee (?-1830) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N# 39441
Numista type number (https://numista.com)
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| References |
KM# 392  Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. 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
Mint
Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)Comments
- Pridmore# 319 (1794)
- Pridmore# 320 Proof
- KM#392 for date 1797 not reported in KM
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | ||||||||||||
| 1794 | 12% | Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint | ||||||||||
| 1794 | 65% | Soho, Birmingham Mint | ||||||||||
| 1797 | 31% | Soho, Birmingham Mint | ||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price | ||
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Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38097 
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Jun 2, 2019 | 1794 – Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint |
UNC (NGC PR64 Brown) |
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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