Summary
Star Pagoda, Issued by, Madras Presidency, India, 1740 - 1807
Minted by Fort St. George (Madras)
Obverse Description
A half figure of swami or Vishnu; beads at sides
Reverse Description
Granulated with large 5 pointed star at centre
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
This was the standard pagoda of Madras, referred to as the Madras Current or Star Pagoda from 9 April 1741. This type of coin was made legal tender in New South Wales in November 1800 after a Proclamation by Governor King. Its value in the Colony was set at eight shillings.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1740 - 1807 AD
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Material
Gold
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
11 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.36 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Pridmore 9 KM#303
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1975. The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Part 4, India. 1., 58 Pages
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2007. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1701 - 1800.
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Keywords
Australian Proclamation, 1800, British Empire Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
