Madras Presidency, Silver ½ Pagoda, 1808 AD, 2nd Issue, Edge: Oblique milling, Obv: gopuram of a temple with stars either side, a buckled garter encircling the central design, the value in large English lettering "HALF PAGODA", Persian legend "neem hun pahuli", Rev: The deity Vishnu holding a sword in his left hand and rising from a lotus flower. surrounded by three dotted circles, a ribbon the ends separated by star, the value around in Tamil legend "Arai pu vara kun" & Telugu legend "Ara pu vara hun" around deity Vishnu, 20.8g, 36.17mm, (Unlisted in PR & Stevens), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
Note: This coin showcases stars from the obverse, which have been mistakenly struck near Vishnu on the reverse. Conversely, the dots from the reverse have been mistakenly struck and are visible on the Gopuram on the obverse. This unusual occurrence of partial parts of the coin being struck from the obverse to the reverse and vice versa is a rare phenomenon in the coin striking process. Clear traces of the under type of a Spanish 8 Reals coin can be observed on both sides, making it an intriguing example for collectors.

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