¼ Anna Paisa

1249 (1833-1834) years


Copper	6.47 g	25 mm

Description

Issuer	Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1249 (1833-1834)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency	Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition	Copper
Weight	6.47 g
Diameter	25 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#22940
Rarity index	16%

Reverse

The value, QUARTER ANNA.
Balanced scales with Persian legend between the pans: Adil, AH date in Persian below (AH 1249).

Lettering:
QUARTER ANNA
عدل
١٢۴۹

Translation:
QUARTER ANNA
Justice
1249

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Weight varies 6.42-6.51 grams.
- Diameter varies 25.0-26.0 mm.
- This type (KM232) has large 'QUARTER ANNA' on Reverse. The Q to QUARTER and last A to ANNA go past the crossbar of the scales.

Two main groups are known.

Obverse
Die 1 - large date, long tips of tails of lions point outside, a row of fur on bellies of lions.
Die 2 - small date, short tips of tails of lions point down, short wavy fur on bellies of lions.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.

Reverse
Die A- large font in English, narrow date.
Die B - small font in English, wide date.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.

Combinations
1+A: 1833-AH1249.
2+B: 1833-AH1249.

Interesting fact

The ¼ Anna (Paisa) coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 6.47 g has an interesting fact that it was one of the first coins to feature the portrait of Queen Victoria, who was just 14 years old when she ascended to the throne. This coin was minted during her early years as the Queen of the United Kingdom, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1249 (1833)		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Anna (Paisa) 1249 (1833-1834) coin.