Experience the Richness of British Indian Coins
Experience the Richness of British Indian Coins
Obverse
East India Company Arms and the year
Reverse
The value in English within a wreath of laurel:ONE QUARTER ANNA
Between the tips of the wreath is the value in Persian:"Yek Pai" = One Pice
Die rotation 6 o'clock, with 18 berries (9L + 9R), this is a very rare variety because 1835 1/4 Anna Bombay Mint coins usually have 30 or 17 berries, but this coin has 18.
The coin was minted in Calcutta,Bombay,Madras and England.
The coin was made up of copper.
The coin issued in 1835 was minted in Bombay,Calcutta and Madras.
The coin issued in 1857 and 1858 was minted only in Birmingham(England).
Obverse
East India Company Arms and the year
Reverse
The value in English within a wreath of laurel:ONE QUARTER ANNA
Between the tips of the wreath is the value in Persian:"Yek Pai" = One Pice
Die rotation 6 o'clock, with 18 berries (9L + 9R), this is a very rare variety because 1835 1/4 Anna Bombay Mint coins usually have 30 or 17 berries, but this coin has 18.
The coin was minted in Calcutta,Bombay,Madras and England.
The coin was made up of copper.
The coin issued in 1835 was minted in Bombay,Calcutta and Madras.
The coin issued in 1857 and 1858 was minted only in Birmingham(England).
Obverse
Bust of Edward VII facing right and reeded edge.
Lettering: EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR
Reverse
A Crown above denomination and date, flanked by sprays
Legend in Urdu (Hasht Aanay) and English
Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
هشت آنہ
Translation: Eight annas (half rupee)
Year- 1910
Mint- Calcutta
Weight (gm)- 5.83 gms
Size MM- 24.30-24.60 mm
Materials- Silver
Category- XF+