1/2 Pice - Victoria

€23,472.00
IssuerEast India Company
Year1853
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Pice (1⁄128)
CurrencyRupee (1770-1947)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.23 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#464, Pr#159, Pr#160
Obverse descriptionRuler: Queen Victoria. The arms of the East India Company (2 lions, St George`s cross on the crest and flags, and the motto `AUSP: REG: & SEN: ANG:` (`Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliæ`) on the ribbon) with date above the ribbon.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1853 AUSP: REG: & SEN: ANG:
(Translation: By the Command of the King and Parliament of England)
Reverse descriptionThe value within a laurel wreath:1/2 PICE with the legend `EAST INDIA COMPANY` surrounding and a flat raised rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEAST INDIA COMPANY 1/2 PICE
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1853  - Pr#159 - 62 408 583
1853  - Proof, Pr#160 -
1853  - Prooflike; Restrike -
Catalog ID8807062690
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