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½ Rupee - William IV
1835 year| Silver (.917) | 5.83 g | 24.5 mm |
| Location | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1835 |
| 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#25920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Value in English and Urdu (Hasht Aanay) within wreath, English legend outside, date below. All within a toothed border
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
HALF RUPEE
هشت آن
1835.
Translation: Eight annas (= half rupee)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Weight varies 5.80-5.84 grams- Diameter varies 24.4-25.0 mm
- Location of initials on truncation (see image below)
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin made of Silver (.917) weighing 5.83 g, minted during the reign of William IV in 1835, is an interesting piece of history because it was part of a series of coins that were minted to replace the earlier copper coins that were in circulation. This series of silver coins was introduced to address the issue of counterfeiting and to provide a more reliable and trustworthy currency for the people of India. The coin's design features the bust of King William IV on one side and the value of the coin on the other, surrounded by a wreath. It's a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 | 521380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - William IV 1835 coin.
