1⁄12 Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1891-1901 front 1⁄12 Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1891-1901 back
1⁄12 Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1891-1901 photo
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1⁄12 Anna - Victoria Pattern

 
Gold - 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Pattern
Years
1891-1901
Value
1⁄12 Anna (1⁄192)
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Gold
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315058
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Value above denomination, dividing line, country, date - all within beaded circle. Ornate intertwined leaves pattern surrounding

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/12
ANNA
INDIA
1893

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1⁄12 Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1891-1901 from India - British (British India) made of Gold is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was created as a trial piece to test the design and production process for a potential new coinage system, but it was ultimately never adopted. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.