© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Rupee - Edward VII
| Silver (.917) | 5.83 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1905-1910 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Crown above denomination and date, flanked by sprays
Legend in Urdu (Hasht Aanay) and English
Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
هشت آنہ
1910
Translation: Eight annas (half rupee)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Calcutta Mint issues have no mint mark.Bombay mint issues have a small incuse "B" in the space below the cross pattee of the crown on the reverse.
Mintmarks:
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from India - British (British India) made of Silver (.917) weighing 5.83 g, minted during the reign of Edward VII (1905-1910), was the first coin to feature the King's image in an Indian coin. This was a departure from the previous coins that featured the image of the British monarch, and it marked a significant shift in the representation of power and authority in India.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 823000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 3036000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 B | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 | 2786000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 B | 1856000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 1577000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 1569000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 3413000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 B | 809000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Edward VII 1905-1910 coin.
