Bombay Presidency 1 Pice 1804 Rare AU Condition Coin

Description

Issuer	Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1804
Value	1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency	Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition	Copper
Weight	6.47 g
Diameter	24.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes

This is an authentic Bombay Presidency 1 Pice coin dated 1804, issued under British India's colonial administration during a pivotal era of East India Company rule on the Indian subcontinent. Struck in copper, this milled round coin weighs 6.47 grams with a diameter of 24.8 mm, representing 1/64th of a Rupee under the currency system used between 1672-1835. What makes this piece truly exceptional is its remarkable AU (About Uncirculated) condition, an extraordinary survival rate for a copper coin over 220 years old. Minted during the early 19th century when the East India Company was consolidating economic control over Bombay Presidency, this coin offers tangible connection to colonial monetary history. Now officially demonetized, it stands purely as a historical and numismatic artifact rather than legal tender. For collectors, this coin represents a rare opportunity to own a well-preserved example of early British Indian coinage. Its age, historical significance, and superior grade make it highly desirable for numismatists specializing in colonial India, British Empire coinage, or copper coin collections. Coins in AU condition from this period are increasingly scarce, making this an excellent addition to any serious collection or a smart long-term investment piece.