© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1⁄12 Anna - Victoria Pattern
1861 year| Copper | 2.1 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Anna (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination over Country and date in circle surrounded by Floral Pattern
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/12
ANNA
INDIA
1861
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pattern preceding circulation strikes. Lowest denomination officially struck by the Central British Administration in India.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1⁄12 Anna - Victoria (Pattern) 1861 from India - British (British India) made of Copper weighing 2.1 g is that it was designed by William Wyon, a renowned British engraver and designer, who was also responsible for designing the iconic Indian Rupee coin.
