Proclamation coins
Lot 1327 SESSION 5 (Wednesday at 7.30pm) Proclamation coins
Estimate $250
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INDIA, East India Coimpany, Madras Presidency, Indian Style Coinage, Hindu System, Gold star pagoda, 1740-1807, struck at Madras Mint (3.374 g.), obv. crude half standing figure of a deity, rev. five pointed star within dotted borders (Pr.9, KM.303). Extremely fine, scarce.
The design for this coinage was determined in 1740 and declared the standard pagoda, of Madras on 9th April 1741. Referred to in the Company's records as the 'Madras current or star pagoda.
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