½ Pice - Victoria (Pattern) 1891-1901 front ½ Pice - Victoria (Pattern) 1891-1901 back
½ Pice - Victoria (Pattern) 1891-1901 photo
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½ Pice - Victoria Pattern

 
Gold 6.74 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Pattern
Years
1891-1901
Value
½ Paisa (1⁄128)
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.74 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315041
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Central beaded circle; value at top, dividing line, country, date. Ornate intertwined leaves outside, toothed rim

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1897

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Pice - Victoria (Pattern) 1891-1901 from India - British (British India) made of Gold weighing 6.74 g is that it was designed by George William De Saulles, who was a prominent engraver and designer at the Royal Mint in London. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the Victoria Cross, which is the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy given to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.