1808 British India - Madras Presidency - 20 Cash - NGC Unc Details - Salvaged

Description

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The vital statistics:  One 1808 British India - Madras Presidency - 20 cash copper coin.  KM# 321, 12.95 g (0.457 oz) weight, ~30.7 mm (~1.21 in) diameter.
The coin has been certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation as having UNC details, though because it is a salvage coin that experienced saltwater damage, NGC will not assign a numerical grade.
Obverse
Coat of arms of the East India Company: 2 lions, St George's cross on the crest and flags, motto on the ribbon "Auspicio Regis et Senatus Anglia", date below
Lettering
:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
AUSPICIO REGIS & SENATUS ANGLIA
1808
Translation
: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England
Engraver
: John Phillp
Reverse
The value in Persian
: Bist kas chahar falus ast
Value in English below
All within a plain raised rim.
Lettering
:
بست کس چهار فلوس است
XX.CASH.
Translation
: Twenty cash make four falus
Engraver
: John Phillp
Edge
Plain
Comments
- Weight varies 11.90-12.95 grams (thick planchet)
- Diameter varies 30.5 - 30.9mm
- Pridmore# 190 (1803 business strike)
- Pridmore# 193 (1808 business strike)
- Parallel to the rupee, the Madras Presidency also used the fanam.
80 cash = 1 fanam
12 fanam = 1 rupee
42 fanam = 1 gold Pagoda = 3.5 rupees
(Information taken from the Numista website.)
The item in the photo is the one you would receive upon purchase.  If you are dissatisfied with your purchase when you receive it, I'll be happy to accept it back and to refund your purchase price.