© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Tola - Taher Ali Yousuf Ali ND
| Gold (.995) | 2.91 g | 11 mm |
| Location | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Type | Bullion › Rounds |
| Value | ¼ Tola |
| Composition | Gold (.995) |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#121610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Anchor waves in background within a thick circle
Legend in English outside circle
Lettering:
Taher Ali Y. Shroff
Fine .9950 Gold
Translation: Taher Ali Y(ousuf Ali)
Edge
Plain
Comment
- The tola is an old Indian unit of weight. It was the equivalent of the silver rupee issued by the British East India Company, at 180 grains, which equate to 11.6638038 gram- Old 1 tola = 180 grains. 1 tola = 11.6638038 grams (1/4 tola, 2.91 grams).
- The newer weight standard for a tola is 10 grams (1/4 tola, 2.5 grams)
- Definition of "Shroff" : a Banker or money changer in the Far East; especially : one who tests and evaluates coin.
