1⁄48 Rupee, Dub

Features

Issuer	Madras Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1797
Value	1⁄48 Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition	Copper
Weight	13.34 g
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 50416
References	KM# 398 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Pr# 316, 317 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).

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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

Script: Latin

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 1797

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY
4
V E I C
1797

Translation: United East India Company

Edge

Smooth with Lettering

Script: Latin

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# 316
- Pridmore# 317 (proof)

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Date		Frequency
Undetermined
1797		93%
1797	Proof	7%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 July 7 - 9 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3100 Lot 36404	7 Jul 2022	1797	UNC (NGC MS64 Brown)	USD 1440.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38101	2 Jun 2019	1797 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR66 Brown)	USD 2160.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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