© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Anna - Victoria
| Copper | 12.7 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1876 |
| Value | 2 Paisas (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within circle of beads, wreath surrounds, toothed rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF
ANNA
INDIA
1862
Edge
Plain edge
A few have been reported with cut mark (see image), they are very rare and may have been added post mint
Comment
- To identify mint, measure the coinBombay: 30.5mm
Calcutta: 31.3mm
Madras: 30.7mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Anna Victoria coin from British India (1862-1876) is that it was designed by William Wyon, a renowned British engraver and sculptor, who also designed several other coins and medals for the British Empire during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 | 66514560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 1145600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 2291200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Anna - Victoria 1862-1876 coin.
