Madras Presidency 4 Pies, 1240
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1691 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Pies
Year
1240
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
8.55
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Pies from Madras Presidency. Issued in 1240. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 8.55 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of the East India Company On the ribbon is the legend: Auspicio Regis Et Senatus Anglia, date below. All within a raised, toothed rim (By the authority of the King and Parliament of England)
- Reverse
- The value in Persian "Chahar pai" with the numeral 4 above and the AH date, 1240, below. Flanked by sprays surrounded by a raised, toothed rim. (4 Four Pies year (AH) 1240)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1240 (1825) | 7.1M | € 9,30 | 91% | ||
| 1240 (1825) | — | — | Proof | 6% |
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