© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1⁄12 Anna - King William IV and Queen Victoria
| Copper | 2.19 g | 18 mm |
| Location | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1835-1848 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Anna (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.19 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Within laurel wreath the value in English '1/12 anna' and Persian 'thalath pai'. Legend in English surrounds within a plain rim.
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
1/12
ANNA
ثلث پاى
Translation: One third pice
Edge
Plain
Comment
Both medal & coin alignments exist for the 1835 date.There are a number of differences between the 1835 (shown below) and 1848 (main image) coins. Most obvious are the finer lines under the shield (obverse) and the open loops of ribbon (bottom of the reverse) on the 1848 coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1835-1848 King William IV and Queen Victoria 1/12 Anna coin is that it was made of copper, which was a significant change from the previous silver standard that had been used for centuries. This change to copper was a result of the Coinage Act of 1834, which aimed to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The use of copper for the 1/12 Anna coin made it more affordable and accessible to the general population, and it paved the way for the widespread use of copper in coinage in the years that followed.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 (b) | 72313000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 (m) | 133788000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 (c) | 14380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄12 Anna - King William IV and Queen Victoria 1835-1848 coin.
