Madras Presidency ¼ Pagoda, 1808 – 1812
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Pagoda
(1639 – 1817)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Pagoda
Year
1808 – 1812
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
10.58
Diameter (mm)
26.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Pagoda from Madras Presidency. Issued from 1808 to 1812. Struck in Silver. Measures 26.6 mm and weighs 10.58 g.
- Obverse
- 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)
- Reverse
- 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)
- Edge
- Oblique milling, grained right ////
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1808-1812) | 7.1M | Madras mint |
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