Madras Presidency 2 Pies, 1240
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1691 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Pies
Year
1240
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
4.27
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Pies from Madras Presidency. Issued in 1240. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.27 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 "Do pai", with the numeral 2 above and the AH date, 1240, below.Flanked by sprays surrounded by a raised, toothed rim. (Two Pies year (AH) 1240)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1240 (1825) | 7.1M | € 7,70 | 93% | ||
| 1240 (1825) | — | — | Proof | 9% |
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