½ Pice - Victoria (Pattern) 1862 front ½ Pice - Victoria (Pattern) 1862 back
½ Pice - Victoria (Pattern) 1862 photo
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½ Pice - Victoria Pattern

1862 year
Gold 6.74 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Pattern
Year
1862
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#315045
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1862

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Pice - Victoria (Pattern) 1862 from India - British (British India) made of Gold weighing 6.74 g is that it was designed by William Wyon, a renowned English engraver and coin designer, who was also responsible for designing the famous Indian Rupee coin.