Madras Presidency 5 Fanams, 1808 – 1812
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Pagoda
(1639 – 1817)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Fanams
Year
1808 – 1812
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
4.65
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Fanams from Madras Presidency. Issued from 1808 to 1812. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.65 g.
- Obverse
- Buckled garter belt with English legend surrounds Persian legend inside circle: Panj Falam (Five fanams)
- Reverse
- Circular ribbon, forked ends, separated by a star. Tamil legend on the ribbon: Aintu panam Telugu legend inside the ribbon: Ayidu rukalu (Five Fanams)
- Edge
- Oblique Milling, grained right ////
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1808-1812) | 4M | € 180,00 | Madras mint |
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