British East Indies ⅒ Dollar, 1788
Information
Country
British East Indies
British East Indies
Currency
Penang - Dollar
(1786 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅒ Dollar
Year
1788
Composition
Silver (.902)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2.7
Diameter (mm)
16.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅒ Dollar from British East Indies. Issued in 1788. Struck in Silver (.902). Measures 16.2 mm and weighs 2.7 g.
- Obverse
- United East India Company balemark with figure "4" above. Date with intervening six pointed star. Toothed border.
- Reverse
- Arabic inscription. Toothed border. (Island of Wales)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1788 | — |
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