½ Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1877-1893 front ½ Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1877-1893 back
½ Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1877-1893 photo
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½ Anna - Victoria Pattern

 
Gold - 31 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Pattern
Years
1877-1893
Value
½ Anna (1⁄32)
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Gold
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315056
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Denomination and date, wreath surrounds

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALF
ANNA
INDIA
1893

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1877-1893 from India - British (British India) made of Gold is that it was designed by the British artist and engraver, William Wyon. Wyon was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were used on many coins throughout the British Empire. The Pattern ½ Anna coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria on one side and a depiction of a crowned shield with the British coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in gold and has a unique pattern, which makes it stand out among other coins of its time.