¼ Anna (Paisa) 1246-1247 (1830-1832) front ¼ Anna (Paisa) 1246-1247 (1830-1832) back
¼ Anna (Paisa) 1246-1247 (1830-1832) photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

¼ Anna Paisa

 
Copper 6.47 g 25.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1246-1247 (1830-1832)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.47 g
Diameter
25.8 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#9459
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Balanced scales, legend in Persian between pans: Adil.
Date (AH 1246) below.

Scripts: Latin, Persian

Lettering:
QUARTER ANNA
عدل
١٢۴۶

Translation:
Justice
1246

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Weight varies 6.27-6.51 grams.
- Diameter varies 25.0-25.8 mm.
- The 1830 date has two reverse types, Longer & Shorter 'Adil' (both KM# 231.1) (click on the image below).