Bengal Presidency ½ Pie, 1809
Pattern
Information
Country
Bengal Presidency
Bengal Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1765 – 1835)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
½ Pie = ½ Pice
Year
1809
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Pie = ½ Pice from Bengal Presidency. Issued in 1809. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- The arms of the Company, date below, value above The motto on the ribbon reads: AUSP:REGIS & SENAT:ANGLIAE Surrounded by a raised, toothed rim. (By the authority of the King and Parliament of England)
- Reverse
- Legend in persian: nīm pāī sikka Surrounded by the value in Bengali and Hindi (Ād pāī sikka; Ādha pāī sikkā) (half pice coin)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 | — | Proof |
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