Präsidentschaft Madras ¼ Pagoda, 1808 – 1812

¼ Pagoda aus Präsidentschaft Madras. Ausgegeben von 1808 bis 1812. Geprägt in Silver. Durchmesser 26.6 mm, Gewicht 10.58 g.

Avers

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 - Tamil = Kaal varakan Telugu - Kaal varahan (Quarter Pagoda. 'Varahan' (boar) was the name for a gold pagoda)

Revers

Legend in English and Persian on buckled garter belt surrounding a seven tiered temple gopuram (ornate tower). Legend in English: QUARTER PAGODA Legend in Persian: Pau hun phuli (Quarter of a flower)

Rand

Oblique milling, grained right ////