¼ Anna - Edward VII


Copper	6.48 g	25.3 mm

Description

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1903-1906
Value	¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency	Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition	Copper
Weight	6.48 g
Diameter	25.3 mm
Thickness	1.55 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#20320
Rarity index	10%

Reverse

Denomination, name of the coutry and date within circle of beads surrounded by wreath, toothed rim

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE
QUARTER
ANNA
--------------
INDIA
1906

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Calcutta mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna coin from India, minted during the reign of Edward VII (1903-1906), is that it was made of copper, which was a significant change from the previous silver standard that had been used for Indian coinage since the 18th century. This change to copper was a result of the British government's attempt to introduce a more durable and practical currency for everyday transactions, as copper coins were seen as more resistant to wear and tear than silver coins. This shift to copper coinage also marked a departure from the traditional silver-based currency system that had been used in India for centuries, and it paved the way for the introduction of other base metals like nickel and cupro-nickel in later years.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1903	105974000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1904	104595000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1905	130058000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1906	47229000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Anna - Edward VII 1903-1906 coin.