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½ Pice - Edward VII
| Copper | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1903-1906 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#20886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Date and denomination within circle of beads, wreath surrounds, toothed rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1906
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 3.08-3.32 grams- Diameter varies 21.0-21.2 mm
- Minted at Calcutta
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pice coin from India, minted during the reign of Edward VII (1903-1906), is that it was the first coin to feature the image of a British monarch on an Indian coin. This was a departure from the previous coins of the British Raj, which had featured the image of the Lion and the Palm Tree. The introduction of the monarch's image on the coin was seen as a symbol of the British Empire's influence and control over India.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5376000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 8464020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 8921600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 6345600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pice - Edward VII 1903-1906 coin.
