Madras Presidency 5 Cash, 1803
1 Falus
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Pagoda
(1639 – 1817)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cash = 1 Falus = 1⁄192 Rupee
Year
1803
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3.23
Diameter (mm)
21.1
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Cash = 1 Falus = 1⁄192 Rupee from Madras Presidency. Issued in 1803. Struck in Copper. Measures 21.1 mm and weighs 3.23 g.
- Obverse
- English legend surrounds coat of arms of the East India Company On the ribbon is the legend: Auspicio Regis Et Senatus Anglia, date below, all within a toothed raised rim. (By the authority of the King and Parliament of England)
- Reverse
- Legend in Persian: Panch kas ek falus ast Below this is the value in English: V . CASH . All within a raised, toothed rim. (Five cash make one falus.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 | — | € 0,54 | € 0,97 | € 6,50 | € 8,20 | € 18,00 | € 32,00 | Soho mint |
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