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½ Rupee - Victoria
| Silver (.917) | 5.83 g | 24.5 mm |
| Location | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1840-1849 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Value within wreath in English and Urdu (Hasht Aanay), English legend outside wreath, date below. All within a toothed rim
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
HALF RUPEE
هشت آن
1849
Translation: Eight Annas
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Type II is Divided legend- KM#456.1, W. W. incuse on truncation of neck, minted at both Bombay and Calcutta mints.
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin made of Silver (.917) weighing 5.83 g during Victoria's reign (1840-1849) is an interesting piece of history, as it was a time when the British Empire was expanding its territories and trade, and the need for a standardized currency system was becoming increasingly important. This coin, along with other denominations, was designed to facilitate trade and commerce within the empire and beyond. It's fascinating to think about the stories and transactions that this coin may have been a part of during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2506770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Victoria 1840-1849 coin.
