Madras Presidency 2 Fanams, 1808 – 1812
Information
Country
Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
Currency
Pagoda
(1639 – 1817)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Fanams
Year
1808 – 1812
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.85
Diameter (mm)
14
Thickness (mm)
1.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Fanams from Madras Presidency. Issued from 1808 to 1812. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1.85 g.
- Obverse
- Buckled garter belt with English legend surrounds Persian legend inside circle: Do Falam (Two Fanams)
- Reverse
- Circular ribbon, forked ends, separated by a star. Tamil legend on the ribbon: Irantu panam Telugu legend inside the ribbon: Renddu rukalu (Two Fanams)
- Edge
- Oblique milling, Grained right - ////
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1808-1812) | — | Dotted buckle, Pridmore# 187 | 23% | |
| ND (1808-1812) | — | Oblong buckle, Pridmore# 185 | 45% | |
| ND (1808-1812) | — | Oblong partially filled, Pridmore# 186 | ||
| ND (1808-1812) | — | Square buckle, Pridmore# 184 | 41% |
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