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

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Mint

Comments

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

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321 Lot 21111	Jul 2, 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	Jun 2, 2019	1794 – Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint	UNC (NGC PR64 Brown)	USD 504.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232329 Lot 63363	Jul 13, 2023	1794 – Soho, Birmingham Mint	VF (NGC VF Details (Cleaned))	USD 55.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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