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½ Pice - Victoria
1894 year| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Empress | British India › Victoria (1876-1901) |
| Maharaja | Ganga Singh (1887-1943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Value, date within beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIKANIR
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1894
STATE
Interesting fact
The ½ Pice coin from the Princely state of Bikanir, issued in 1894 during the reign of Queen Victoria, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was issued by a princely state, which was a vassal state of the British Raj. This means that while the coin was issued by a local ruler, it was still under the authority of the British Empire. This blend of local and colonial influence makes the coin a unique piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pice - Victoria 1894 coin.
