Bombay Presidency ⅕ Rupee, 1799
Information
Country
Bombay Presidency
Bombay Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1672 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅕ Rupee
Year
1799
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
2.32
Diameter (mm)
12.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅕ Rupee from Bombay Presidency. Issued in 1799. Struck in Silver. Measures 12.5 mm and weighs 2.32 g.
- Obverse
- T.99 Sikka nishini (AH)1214 All within a beaded rim (Coin struck at T[ellicherry] [17]99, (AH)1214.)
- Reverse
- Persian legend: Zarb Tellicherri julus Within a beaded rim. (Struck at Tellicherry (under) royal (orders))
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1799 T | — | AH 1214, Tellicherry mint |
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