½ Pagoda
Features
| Issuer |
Madras Presidency
(British India)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1808-1812 |
| Value | ½ Pagoda |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 21.17 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 25914 |
| References | KM# 354 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Forked ribbon with Tamil & Telugu legends surrounding a figure of Vishnu holding a sword in his left hand, separated by a star. Dotted and other symbols on his sides and a lotus flower below - all surrounded by a double circle of beads
Legend on ribbon: Tamil - Arai Boo Varagaana
Telugu - Ara Pu Varahani
Script: Tamil
Lettering:
அறை பூ வரகண (Tamil)
అర పూ వరాహని (Telugu)
Translation: Half of a flower, or star pagoda. 'Varahan' (boar) was the name for a gold pagoda
Reverse
Legend in English and Persian on buckled garter belt surrounding a seven tiered temple gopuram (ornate tower).
Legend in English: Half Pagoda
Legend in Persian: Nim hun phuli
Lettering: HALF PAGODA
Translation: Half flower pagoda
Edge
Oblique milled, grained right ////
Comments
- Weight varies 20.81-21.30 grams
- Diameter varies 34.9-37.1 mm
- Divided legend: HALF PAGODA
- KM#354 can be found over-struck on large plugs made from Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 reales.
- Several Varieties exist and can vary in value considerably.
- Diameter varies 34.9-37.1 mm
- Divided legend: HALF PAGODA
- KM#354 can be found over-struck on large plugs made from Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 reales.
- Several Varieties exist and can vary in value considerably.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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$ 1200 | Madras mint | ||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions 2021 December 11 - 13 HKINF World Coins Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3095 Lot 35352 
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11 Dec 2021 |
UNC (NGC MS63) |
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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  |
Heritage Auctions 2025 September 22 The Far North Collection of India World Coins Showcase Auction 61550 Lot 21181
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22 Sep 2025 |
AU (NGC AU53) |
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2024 August 15 - 17 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3118 Lot 34697
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15 Aug 2024 |
AU (NGC AU58) |
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2025 September 22 The Far North Collection of India World Coins Showcase Auction 61550 Lot 21182
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22 Sep 2025 |
XF (NGC XF40) |
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
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