1 Anna - Edward VII (Silver Pattern Variant) 1904 front 1 Anna - Edward VII (Silver Pattern Variant) 1904 back
1 Anna - Edward VII (Silver Pattern Variant) 1904 photo
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1 Anna - Edward VII Silver Pattern Variant

1904 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
King
Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type
Pattern
Year
1904
Value
1 Anna (1⁄16)
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#421758
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Denomination (1) surrounded by lettering in Urdu, English and Hindi with date below.

Scripts: Devanagari, Latin, Urdu

Lettering:
ONE ANNA
ایک آن
एक आना
1
1904

Translation: One Anna (Ek Anna)

Edge

Reeded

Comment

One of the several Edward VII One Anna Patterns of this year. The same coin exists in Nickel, Copper - Nickel and possibly Tin. 

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Anna - Edward VII (Silver Pattern Variant) 1904 from India - British (British India) made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1904 as a trial piece for a new coinage system that was never implemented. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.