Shield: The shield is divided into four quarters. The first quarter displays the combined arms of England and France, symbolizing the historical connection between the two nations. The other three quarters contain the company’s own arms, which feature a red cross on a white background.
Two Lions: These lions are the supporters of the shield, symbolizing strength and power.
St. George’s Cross: This cross on the crest represents England and its patron saint, St. George.
Flags: The flags likely represent the flags of England and the East India Company.
Motto: Below the shield is a ribbon with the motto “AUSP: REG: & SEN: ANG:”, which stands for “Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae” meaning “Under the auspices of the King and Senate of England”.
Date: The year of minting above ribbon.
Differences: There are few difference between 1835 and 1848 coin.
Lettering: 1835, 1848 AUSP: REG: & SEN: ANG:
Reverse
Laurel Wreath: This wreath encircles the central design element, symbolizing victory and honor.
Bilingual Inscription: The inclusion of both English and Persian inscriptions reflects the diverse linguistic landscape of India during the colonial era.
Plain Rim: This simple rim frames the entire design, providing a clean and elegant border.
Lettering: EAST INDIA COMPANY 1/12 ANNA ثلث پاى
Edge: Plain.
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 2.18g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Metal Composition: Copper.
Mints & Coin Orientation:
Madras / Chennai: 17.8 mm Diameter, Medal and Coin Alignment.
Calcutta / Kolkata: 17.5 mm Diameter.
Bombay / Mumbai: 18 mm Diameter, Medal Alignment.
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B01
1835
Bombay
100
150
250
500
2000
C
Madras
100
150
250
500
2000
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B02
1848
Calcutta
200
350
650
1000
3000
S
VICTORIA QUEEN – 1/12 ANNA
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Obverse
Portrait: Crown bust of Queen Victoria facing Left.
Legend: VICTORIA QUEEN.
Mints:
Madras / Chennai: 17.6-17.7 mm Diameter.
Calcutta / Kolkata: 17.4-17.5 mm Diameter.
Bombay / Mumbai: 17.9-18 mm Diameter.
Metal Composition: Copper.
Coin Orientation: Coin Alignment.
Reverse
Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
Lettering: 1/12 ANNA INDIA 1874
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 2.16g.
Edge & Rim: Plain edge & Toothed rim.
Minted Technique: Milled.
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B03
1862
Bombay
100
250
350
600
2000
C
Madras
150
250
300
500
1800
C
Calcutta
150
250
300
500
1800
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B04
1874
Calcutta
5000
10k
15k
25k
40K
R
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B05
1875
Bombay
100
300
750
1200
3500
S
Calcutta
100
300
750
1500
4000
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B06
1876
Calcutta
100
200
300
600
2000
S
VICTORIA EMPRESS – 1/12 ANNA
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Obverse
Portrait: Crown bust of Empress Victoria facing Left.
Legend: VICTORIA EMPRESS.
Mints:
Calcutta / Kolkata: 17.4-18 mm Diameter.
Bombay / Mumbai: 17.4-18 mm Diameter.
Difference: Count number of panels in dress.
Calcutta mint: 4 panels, ‘S’ away from dress Bombay mint: 4.5 panels, ‘S’ close to dress
Reverse
Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
Lettering: 1/12 ANNA INDIA 1889
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 2.16g.
Edge & Rim: Plain edge & Toothed rim.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Metal Composition: Copper.
Minted Technique: Milled.
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B07
1877
Bombay
500
1500
2500
4000
6500
R
Calcutta
500
1500
2500
4000
6500
R
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B08
1878
Calcutta
100
300
500
1000
3000
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B09
1882
Calcutta
500
1000
1500
2500
5500
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B10
1883
Bombay
100
250
500
700
3000
S
Calcutta
100
250
500
700
3000
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B11
1884
Bombay
100
250
500
650
1800
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B12
1885
Calcutta
100
250
500
750
3000
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B13
1886
Bombay
50
200
300
600
2500
C
Calcutta
50
200
300
500
2000
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B14
1887
Bombay
50
200
300
500
2000
C
Calcutta
50
200
300
500
2000
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B15
1888
Bombay
50
200
300
600
2500
S
Calcutta
50
200
300
600
2500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B16
1889
Bombay
50
200
300
500
2000
C
Calcutta
50
200
300
500
2000
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B17
1890
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B18
1891
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B19
1892
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B20
1893
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B21
1894
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B22
1895
Calcutta
50
300
400
700
2500
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B23
1897
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B24
1898
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B25
1899
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B26
1901
Calcutta
50
200
300
400
1500
C
EDWARD VII – 1/12 ANNA (COPPER)
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Obverse
Portrait: Bust of Edward VII facing Right.
Legend: EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR.
Mints:
Calcutta / Kolkata: 17.3-17.5 mm Diameter, minted only in Calcutta.
Metal Composition: Copper.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Edge & Rim:
Plain edge & Toothed rim.
Reverse
Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
Lettering: 1/12 ANNA INDIA 1904
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 2.16g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B27
1903
Calcutta
50
100
250
500
1000
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B28
1904
Calcutta
50
100
200
400
800
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B29
1905
Calcutta
50
100
200
400
800
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B30
1906
Calcutta
50
100
200
400
800
C
EDWARD VII – 1/12 ANNA (BRONZE)
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Obverse
Portrait: Bust of Edward VII facing Right.
Legend: EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR.
Mints:
Calcutta / Kolkata: 17.3-17.5 mm Diameter, minted only in Calcutta.
Metal Composition: Bronze.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Edge & Rim:
Plain edge & Toothed rim.
Reverse
Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
Lettering: 1/12 ANNA INDIA 1909
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 1.65g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B31
1906
Calcutta
500
1000
2000
3500
5000
R
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B32
1907
Calcutta
50
100
200
350
700
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B33
1908
Calcutta
50
100
200
350
700
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B34
1909
Calcutta
50
100
200
350
700
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B35
1910
Calcutta
50
100
200
350
700
C
GEORGE V – 1/12 ANNA
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Obverse
Portrait: Crowned Bust of George V facing Left.
Legend: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR.
Mints:
Calcutta / Kolkata: 17.4-17.6 mm Diameter, no mint mark.
Bombay/Mumbai: 17.4-17.6 mm Diameter, Dot ‘•’ symbol under date.
Metal Composition: Bronze.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Edge & Rim: Plain edge & Toothed rim.
Reverse
Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
Lettering: 1/12 ANNA INDIA 1936
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 1.65g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B36
1912
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
300
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B37
1913
Calcutta
10
25
50
150
500
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B38
1914
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
300
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B39
1915
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
300
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B40
1916
Calcutta
25
100
150
200
350
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B41
1917
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
250
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B42
1918
Calcutta
25
100
150
200
300
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B43
1919
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
250
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B44
1920
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
250
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B45
1921
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
200
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B46
1923
Bombay
10
25
50
100
250
C
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
300
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B47
1924
Bombay
10
25
50
100
300
C
Calcutta
25
50
100
250
500
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B48
1925
Bombay
10
25
50
100
300
C
Calcutta
25
50
100
250
500
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B49
1926
Bombay
10
25
50
100
300
C
Calcutta
25
50
100
250
500
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B50
1927
Bombay
10
25
50
100
300
C
Calcutta
100
250
300
500
2000
S
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B51
1928
Bombay
10
25
50
100
250
C
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
250
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B52
1929
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
250
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B53
1930
Calcutta
10
25
50
100
250
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B54
1931
Calcutta
10
50
100
200
350
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B55
1932
Calcutta
10
20
40
75
100
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B56
1933
Calcutta
10
20
40
75
100
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B57
1934
Calcutta
10
20
40
75
100
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B58
1935
Calcutta
10
40
75
100
250
C
MW#
Year
Mint
G
F
VF
XF
UNC
Rarity
B59
1936
Bombay
10
20
40
75
100
C
Calcutta
10
20
40
75
100
C
GEORGE VI – 1/12 ANNA
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Obverse
Portrait: Crowned Bust of George V facing Left.
Legend: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.
Mints:
Calcutta / Kolkata: 17.4-17.6 mm Diameter, no mint mark. Shorter fleur-de-lis in the crown on the obverse.
Bombay/Mumbai: 17.4-17.6 mm Diameter. 1939, 1941: Dot ‘•’ under the date. 1942: No bead under the date, but 5 dots on the reverse.
Metal Composition: Bronze.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, country name and date.