© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
½ Pice - Edward VII Nickel Pattern
1904 year| Nickel | - | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1904 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination over Country and date in circle surrounded by Floral Pattern
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1904
Edge
Plain
Comment
Considered a pattern due to the fact that it is a transitional alloy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Pice - Edward VII (Nickel Pattern) 1904 from India - British (British India) made of Nickel is that it was designed by George William De Saulles, who was a prominent British coin designer and engraver at the Royal Mint. De Saulles was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous 1902 Edward VII Coronation Medal. The Pattern ½ Pice coin features a portrait of King Edward VII on the obverse and a depiction of a lion on the reverse, which was a common motif on British Indian coins at the time.
