India, British › Madras Presidency 20 Cash 1808 Rare Coin # E-219

Secure this exceptional 1808 Madras Presidency 20 Cash coin, a genuine artifact from British India’s colonial era. Struck in copper during the final years of the Pagoda currency system (1639-1817), this standard circulation piece weighs 12.95 grams and represents a pivotal moment in Indian numismatic history. The Madras Presidency, one of the British East India Company’s primary administrative centers, issued this denomination as part of its localized coinage strategy. Now over two centuries old, this coin is increasingly difficult to locate in collectible condition, making it a prized addition for serious numismatists. Its historical significance—bridging British colonial administration and traditional Indian currency systems—combined with its scarcity, positions it as both an educational piece and a solid collectible investment. Ideal for those specializing in British India, East India Company currencies, or early 19th-century Asian coinage.