© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Anna - Victoria
| Copper | 12.80 g | 31.15 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1893 |
| Value | ½ Anna (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.80 g |
| Diameter | 31.15 mm |
| Thickness | 2.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Value and date within beaded circle and wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF
A N N A
I N D I A
1877
Edge
Plain
Comment
- To identify mint for date 1877, look at width of '7' in the dateBombay, 'Narrow' 7
Calcutta, 'Wide' 7
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Anna - Victoria 1877-1893 coin from India - British (British India) is that it was designed by the famous British engraver and artist, William Wyon. Wyon was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous " Una and the Lion" coin, which features a depiction of Queen Victoria and a lion. The ½ Anna coin features a similar design, with Queen Victoria on one side and a lion on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria and was used as a standard circulation coin in India during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | 3584000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1890 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1891 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Anna - Victoria 1877-1893 coin.
