Issuer | India - British (British India) |
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Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1862-1876 |
Value | 2 Pice = ½ Anna = 1⁄32 Rupee |
Currency | Rupee (1862-1947) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 12.7 g |
Diameter | 30.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 6462 |
References | KM# 468 |
Crowned bust of Queen Victoria left, divided English legend, toothed rim
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN
Denomination and date within circle of beads, wreath surrounds, toothed rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF
ANNA
INDIA
1862
Plain edge
A few have been reported with cut marks(see image), they are very rare and may have been added post mint
© ZacUK
- To identify mint, measure the coin
Bombay: 30.5mm
Calcutta: 31.3mm
Madras: 30.7mm