½ Pice

Obverse

United East India Company bale mark with date below. All within a tooth-bordered rim

Lettering:
4
V E I C
1791

Translation: United East India Company

Reverse

Balanced scales with Persian legend between the pans, within a raised, toothed border
Legend in Persian: Adil

Lettering: عدل

Translation: Just or Fair

Edge

Grained right //////

© Joseph Kunnappally

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
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1791												Proof, Soho mint		5%
1791												Soho mint		71%
1794												Proof, Soho mint		1.0%
1794												Soho mint		34%

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Numista Rarity index: 50

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2026 April 27 Spotlight: British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61604 Lot 22085	27 Apr 2026	1791 – Proof, Soho mint	UNC (NGC PR62 Brown)	USD 183.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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