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Royal Mint, London – Copper, Four Pice 1824 to 1825

A coinage consisting of 4, 2 & 1 copper pice was struck at the Royal mint for use at Madras. Pridmore traced records indicating that 100 tons of copper coins were requested. A coin dated 1823 has recently come to light (Mahapatra, internet communication) and needs some further research.

 

The arms of the Company with the date below. On the ribbon is the motto:

AUSP REGIS & SEN ANGLIAE

All within a raised toothed rim.

The value in Persian (= Chahar pai):

 

With the numeral 4 above and the AH year, 1240, below. This is surrounded by an open wreath. All with a raised, toothed border.

 

Official Weight (g)

8.55

Actual Weight (g)

2.24-2.59

Actual Diameter (mm)

26.8

Composition

Copper

Edge

Plain

Axes

↑↓

Mintage

7,136,448

 

Catalogue

Cat No.

Photo Link

Pr. No.

Status

Rev

Date

Provenance

Comments

Rarity

5.86

521.

-

Trial Striking

I

1824

 

Struck on a larger flan and without collar  - Wiggins Sale

RRR

5.87

√ 522.

274

Currency

I

1824

Ste

 

S

5.87c

√ 522c.

-

Currency

III

1824

RJ

 

RR

5.88

523.

275

Proof

I

1824

 

 

RR

5.89

√ 524.

276

Currency

I

1825

Ste, Bald

 

C

5.90

525.

277

Proof

I

1825

 

 

RR

5.91

√ 526.

278

Currency

II

1825

Bald

 

R

5.92

√ 527.

279

Currency

III

1825

Ste, Bald

 

S

 

Reverse Varieties

Right Wreath tip

The right hand tip of the wreath may point down, up, or straight. There are a number of other small differences to help with identification. See link.

 

 

I

II

III

Right Wreath tip

Down

Up

Straight