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Madras Presidency

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Colonial Start Price:8,000.00 INR Estimated At:8,000.00 INR
Madras Presidency
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Madras Presidency, INO Muhammad Shah(1332-1161AH/1719-1748AD), Silver Rupee, 11.20grms,
Minted at Chintadripetta, Pseudo Mint name Arcot, (Paul-EIC#2.47), Extra Fine, Very Rare
Chintadripet, now a vibrant neighborhood in Chennai, once held quiet importance during the British colonial
era as a lesser-known minting site under the Madras Presidency. Established in 1734 as a settlement for
artisans and weavers, its strategic location near Fort St. George made it ideal for small-scale minting by the
East India Company. Today, its minting legacy is nearly forgotten, yet collectors value its connection to the
formative years of British monetary presence in southern India.