© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Anna - Victoria "VICTORIA QUEEN"
| Copper | 6.14 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1894 |
| Value | ¼ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.14 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.84 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within circle of beads, wreath surrounds, toothed rim
NOTE: Different mintmarks
• (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
(pearl) = Madras
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
QUARTER
ANNA
INDIA
1862
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Obverse types http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/qanna-obv.htm- Reverse types http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/qanna-rev.htm
- To differentiate between, "Type A bust, type 1 reverse" Madras and Calcutta mint (without 'v' mark), measure the coin
Calcutta mint - 26.2-26.3 mm
Madras mint - 25.5 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna - Victoria coin from India - British (British India) is that it was designed by the famous Italian engraver and sculptor, Benedetto Pistrucci. Pistrucci was known for his detailed and intricate designs, and his work can be seen on many coins from the British Royal Mint, including this one. The coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria on one side and a depiction of an elephant on the other, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Indian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 | 178731000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 • | 2366000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 44678000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 36237000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 43581000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Anna - Victoria ("VICTORIA QUEEN") 1862-1894 coin.
