1⁄96 Rupee ½ Dub
Features
| Issuer |
Madras Presidency
(British India)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 1⁄96 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1691-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 22401 |
| References | KM# 397 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Fred Pridmore. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (5 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
Script: Latin
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 1797
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
4
V E I C
1797
Translation: United East India Company
Edge
Edge lettering OR Plain
Mint
Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)Comments
- Pridmore# 323
- Pridmore# 324 Proof
- Pridmore# 324 Proof
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1797 | 
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Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint | 4% | ||||||||||||
| 1797 | $ 27 | $ 51 | $ 120 | Soho, Birmingham Mint | 96% | ||||||||||
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Country: India
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Languages: EN, HI, KN
Numista Rarity index: 66
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38098 
|
2 Jun 2019 | 1797 – Proof, Soho, Birmingham Mint |
UNC (NGC PR64 Brown) |
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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