Presidency of Bombay
Presidency of British India (1661-1947)
Location: West India
Capital City: Bombay
Government type: Territory administered by East India Company (1661-1858), Province of Indian Empire (1858-1947)
Main languages: English, Marathi, Gujarati, Konkani, Bhili, Kananda
Main religions: Hinduism
Chronology
1661: Presidency founded after Portugal cedes Bombay to England
1858: Company rule ends
1947: Province of independent India
Currency
Rupee (1672-1835)
1 Rupee = 16 Annas = 64 Paise = 192 Pies
Coins from Bombay in the collection
•1 Pice, 1802-1829 (Kings George III and IV (1760-1830), copper, KM#198)
•1/4 Anna, 1830 (King George IV (1720-1830), copper, Bombay mint, KM#231)