© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Anna - Edward VII Holed Pattern
1905 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | 1 Anna (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#420571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hold in center over 1 within four pointed diamond. Value in four languages surrounding.
Scripts: Bengali, Devanagari, Latin, Telugu, Urdu
Lettering:
1 ANNA
یک آن
एक आना
এক আনা
ఒకఅణా
Comment
One of the patterns for a 1 Anna coin rejected by King Edward VII as they would not have his portrait.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Anna - Edward VII (Holed Pattern) 1905 from India - British (British India) made of Nickel is that it was designed by George William De Saulles, who was the Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint in London. De Saulles was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous 1903 Edward VII Coronation Medal. The Pattern 1 Anna coin features a unique holed design, which was intended to make it easier for Indians to thread the coins onto strings or necklaces, as was the custom in some parts of the country. This design feature sets it apart from other coins of the time and makes it a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.
