1⁄12 Anna - King William IV and Queen Victoria

€16,616.00
IssuerEast India Company
Year1835-1848
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1⁄12 Anna (1⁄192)
CurrencyRupee (1770-1947)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.19 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#445
Obverse descriptionRulers: King William IV & Queen Victoria. Coat of arms of the East India Company: 2 lions, St George`s cross on the crest and flags, motto on the ribbon `AUSP: REG: SEN: ANG:` (`Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae`). All within a plain rim.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering1848 AUSP: REG: & SEN: ANG:
(Translation: 1848 AUSPICIO REGIS & SENATUS ANGLIAE By the Command of the King and Parliament of England)
Reverse descriptionWithin laurel wreath the value in English `1/12 anna` and Persian `thalath pai`. Legend in English surrounds within a plain rim.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringEAST INDIA COMPANY 1/12 ANNA ثلث پاى
(Translation: One third pice)
EdgePlain
MintChennai / Madras, India(1640-1869)
Kolkata / Calcutta /
Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date)
Mintage1835 (b) - Bombay Mint ; 18 mm, PR#162 - Coin Alignment -
1835 (b) - Bombay Mint ; 18 mm, PR#162 - Medal Alignment - 72 313 000
1835 (m) - Madras Mint ; 17.8 mm, PR#161 - Coin Alignment -
1835 (m) - Madras Mint ; 17.8 mm, PR#161 - Medal Alignment - 133 788 000
1848 (c) - Calcutta Mint ; 17.5 mm, PR#163 - 14 380 000
Catalog ID4387894500
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