1⁄48 Rupee, Dub

Features

Issuer Madras Presidency (British India)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1794
Value 1⁄48 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition Copper
Weight 13.34 g
Diameter 31 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
50417
References KM# 394,
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.
Pr# 310,
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
Pr# 311
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 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: 48 TO ONE RUPEE

Lettering:
AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
48
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

Smooth with Lettering

Lettering: ENGLISH UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY

Mint

Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

Comments

- Weight varies 13.33-14.19 grams
- Diameter varies 30.7-30.8 mm
- Pridmore# 310
- Pridmore# 311 (proof)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1794  Photo 92%
1794  Photo $ 1900 8% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, Dub
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38100
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2019 1794 UNC
(NGC MS62 Brown)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, Dub
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33860
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1794 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR65 Brown)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, Dub
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232125
Lot 64554
Internet Archive
23 Jun 2021 1794 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR65 Brown)
USD 2520.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, DubPicture 1 of a sold 1⁄48 Rupee, Dub
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38099
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2019 1794 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR64 Brown)
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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