Offered here is an original 1808 British East India Company 10 Cash copper coin, issued for the Madras Presidency of British India during the early 19th century.
This historic coin features the impressive coat of arms of the British East India Company, depicting two lions supporting a central shield, topped by a knight's helmet and accompanied by flags. The inscription EAST INDIA COMPANY surrounds the design, with the date 1808 prominently displayed below.
The reverse features the denomination written in Persian script, with X CASH appearing beneath a double dividing line. This bilingual design reflects the fascinating combination of British colonial administration and traditional Indian monetary systems.
Struck at the renowned Soho Mint in Birmingham, England, this coin is a tangible piece of early British colonial and international trade history.
Dated 1808 – 218 Years Old
Issued by the British East India Company
Historic Madras Presidency, British India
Struck at the famous Soho Mint in England
Impressive East India Company coat of arms
Features English and Persian inscriptions
Original early 19th-century copper coinage
Attractive dark patina with contrasting raised details
Excellent collectible from the era of British colonial India
Country: British India
Issuing Authority: British East India Company
Presidency: Madras
Year: 1808
Denomination: 10 Cash (X Cash)
Metal: Copper
Standard Weight: Approximately 4.66 Grams
Standard Diameter: Approximately 25.8 mm
Mint: Soho Mint, Birmingham, England
Obverse: East India Company Coat of Arms / 1808
Reverse: Persian Inscription / X CASH
Catalog Reference: KM#320
Certification: Uncertified
Condition: Circulated
Perfect for:
British East India Company coin collectors
Colonial India numismatic collections
Early 19th-century world coin enthusiasts
Antique copper coin collectors
British Empire history collectors
Historical trade and commerce collections
Persian-script coin enthusiasts
The British East India Company was one of the most influential commercial organizations in world history, playing a central role in trade, colonial expansion, and the administration of large portions of the Indian subcontinent.
Issued in 1808, this 10 Cash coin represents an era when the company's commercial activities were closely intertwined with its growing political and economic influence in India.
With its distinctive heraldic design, bilingual inscriptions, and early Soho Mint origins, this coin makes a fascinating addition to any collection of historical world coinage.
This is an original circulated copper coin displaying age-related wear, dark patina, surface marks, and minor edge irregularities consistent with its age and history.
The coin retains visible details on both sides, including the 1808 date, East India Company coat of arms, Persian inscriptions, and X CASH denomination.
This coin is raw and uncertified. No numerical grade has been assigned.
You will receive the exact 1808 British East India Company 10 Cash coin shown.
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