1/2 Anna

€4,068.00
IssuerEast India Company
Year1835-1845
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Anna (1⁄32)
CurrencyRupee (1770-1947)
CompositionCopper
Weight12.35 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness2.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#447
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of the East India Company: 2 lions, St George`s cross on the crest and flags, motto on the ribbon means in Latin `Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliæ`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1845 AUSP: REG: & SEN: ANG:
(Translation: By the Command of the King and Parliament of England)
Reverse descriptionValue within wreath, legend EAST INDIA COMPANY on top half surrounds
Reverse scriptLatin, Persian
Reverse letteringEAST INDIA COMPANY روپای HALF ANNA
EdgeSmooth or reeded
MintChennai / Madras, India(1640-1869)
Kolkata / Calcutta /
Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date)
Mintage1835  - KM#447.1 (Bombay 29.5 - 30.5 mm) - 8 658 000
1835  - KM#447.1 (Bombay 29.5 - 30.5 mm) Proof -
1835  - KM#447.1 (Bombay 29.5 - 30.5 mm) Prooflike, Restrike -
1835  - KM#447.1 (Madras 30.7 - 31.3 mm) - 95 203 000
1835  - KM#447.1 (Madras 30.7 - 31.3 mm) Proof -
1835  - KM#447.2 (Calcutta Mint; beaded rim with reeded edge) -
1845  - KM#447.1 (Calcutta Mint) - No serif in crossbar of `4`, PR#138 - 9 371 813
1845  - KM#447.1 (Calcutta Mint) - with serif in crossbar of `4` in date, PR#137 - 7 778 197
Catalog ID9372071390
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