British East India Company
Lot 1984 British East India Company
Estimate $250
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MADRAS PRESIDENCY, Indian Style Coinage, Hindu System, Gold star pagoda, c.1740-1807, Struck at Madras mint, (3.31 grams), obv. crude half standing figure of a deity, rev. five pointed star within dotted borders, (Pr. 9, KM. 303). Extremely fine, scarce.
Ex Glendining's June 16, 1971 (lot 131) and Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 1984). The design for this coinage was determined in 1740 and declared the standard pagoda of Madras 9th April 1741. Referred to in the Company's records as the 'Madras current or star pagoda'
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