© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Pice - Victoria
1853 year| Copper | 3.23 g | 21 mm |
| Location | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
The value within a laurel wreath:1/2 PICE with the legend "EAST INDIA COMPANY" surrounding and a flat raised rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
½
PICE
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Minor variations occur in date numerals.- In 1848, in response to the Court of Directors request that copper coin be superseded by silver fractions of a rupee, the Government of India produced a report that included, inter alia, the reference to the fact that cowrie shells still passed current for small purchases in Bengal. The Directors, having read this report, then revised their earlier view and suggested that a further copper denomination of half pice should be added to the coinage for use in Bengal. The Government of India agreed to this and coinage started at the Calcutta mint in 1853, which is the fixed date shown on the obverse of the coin.
Interesting fact
The ½ Pice coin from 1853 featuring Queen Victoria is an interesting piece of history because it was part of a series of coins that were minted during the British East India Company's rule in India. The coin was used as a means of currency in India and other parts of the British Empire. It's fascinating to think about how this coin was used in everyday transactions during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | 62408583 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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