Silver 1/4 Pagoda, 10.55g, 2nd issue, ND, Obv: Pagoda- Gopuram within circle, 9 stars on b

Silver 1/4 Pagoda, 10.55g, 2nd issue, ND, Obv: Pagoda- Gopuram within circle, 9 stars on both sides, denomination in English & Persian in outer circle, empty buckle, Rev: Lord Vishnu in center surrounded by granulated dots, value in Tamil & Telugu on ribbon around Deity (KM# 352). About very fine. In 1806 Machinery was imported from Calcutta & a new series coin design was adopted by Madras Mint. Minting beginning in 1807 but was stopped in 1812. However, Gold coins continued till 1818. The huge number of different varieties found in Silver coins which indicates large numbers of dies used. The

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Auction: E-Auction 16 · Oswal Antiques · 2024-04-13 · Estimate: ₹ 13000 - ₹ 15000

Category: East India Company : Madras Presidency

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