India, British East India Company, Madras Presidency: AV Star Pagoda, ND (1740-1806)

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  1. Amit Vyas

    Amit Vyas Well-Known Member

    India, British East India Company, Madras Presidency: AV Star Pagoda, ND (1740-1806), Fort St. George mint, KM#303, Stevens 1.11, Pr. 9 (3.44 g, 11 mm)

    Obverse: Lord Venkateshwara (Vishnu) standing facing front; dots on either side
    Reverse: A star surrounded by dotted circles
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Beautiful coin
     
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    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Nice example!

    Here is one from French India/ struck for trade with Yanaon.
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    Amit Vyas Well-Known Member

    Excellent coin. This is the so-called “three swami” Pagoda: I have a version issued by the Nawabs of Arcot. Here, the central deity (Venkateshwara) is surrounded by his two spouses, Sridevi and Bhudevi.
     
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    panzerman Well-Known Member

    British East India Co./ Madras
    AV Half Pagoda ND (1645-70)
    Fort St. George Mint
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    Robidoux Pass Well-Known Member

    Love seeing all these beautiful Indian gold coins!
     
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