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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
¼ Anna - William IV Pattern
1835 year| Gold | 11.84 g | 25.4 mm |
| Location | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ¼ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.84 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The value in English within a wreath of laurel:ONE QUARTER ANNA
Between the tips of the wreath is the value in Persian:"Yek Pai" = One Pice
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
یک پای
ONE
QUARTER
ANNA
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Anna - William IV (Pattern) 1835 gold coin is that it was designed by the Royal Mint's Chief Engraver, William Wyon, and features a unique blend of neoclassical and Gothic Revival styles. The coin's design includes a portrait of King William IV on the obverse (front) side, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the crowned shield of the United Kingdom, surrounded by a second wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's intricate design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
