1 Anna Pattern

Issuer Government of India
Year 1949
Type Coin pattern
Value 1 Anna (1⁄16)
Currency Rupee (1950-1957)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 3.8 g
Diameter 21.0 mm
Thickness 1.57 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Patrick Brindley
In circulation to 1 April 1957
Reference(s)
Obverse description Ashoka Lion Capital encircled by `GOVERNMENT OF INDIA`
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA ★
Reverse description Zebu Bull with hump and horns in center. Date above at left - 1949. `INDIA` below bull with star and Denomination above encircling in Hindi, English and Urdu
Reverse script
Reverse lettering एक आना, ONE ANNA, يك انه (Hindi, English, Urdu) 1949 INDIA ★
(Translation: One Anna Denomination in three languages - Hindi, English, Urdu)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1949 - 4 Sets were allegedly made. - 4
Numisquare ID 6752639030
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