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1 Anna Pattern
1949 year| Copper-nickel | 3.8 g | 21.0 mm |
| Location | India |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Government of India |
| Period | Dominion (1947-1950) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1 Anna (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1950-1957) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.57 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1957 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zebu Bull with hump and horns in center. Date above at left - 1949. "INDIA" below bull with star and Denomination above encircling in Hindi, English and Urdu
Lettering:
एक आना, ONE ANNA, يك انه
(Hindi, English, Urdu)
1949
INDIA
★
Translation: One Anna Denomination in three languages - Hindi, English, Urdu
Engraver: Patrick Brindley
Edge
Plain
Comment
Part of the eventually rejected 1949 patterns for the first issue of Independent Indian Coins post Independence.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Anna coin was designed by the renowned Indian artist, Jamini Roy, and features a unique blend of traditional Indian and modernist art styles.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Anna (Pattern) 1949 coin.
