BRITISH INDIA COIN – 1/2 PICE

EAST INDIA COMPANY – 1/2 PICE

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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.
Lettering:
1853
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
1/2
PICE

Edge: Plain.

Shape: Circular.

Weight: 3.2g.

Minted Technique: Milled.

Metal Composition: Copper.

Mints & Coin Orientation:

Calcutta / Kolkata: 21.2 mm Diameter, minted only in Calcutta.

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B63	1853	Calcutta	100	500	600	1000	3000	S

VICTORIA QUEEN – 1/2 PICE

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Portrait: Crown bust of Queen Victoria facing Left.
Legend: VICTORIA QUEEN.

Mints:

Madras / Chennai: 21.15-21.3 mm Diameter.
Calcutta / Kolkata: 21.4 mm Diameter.

Metal Composition: Copper.

Coin Orientation: Coin Alignment.

Shape: Circular.

Reverse

Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1862

Weight: 3.2g.

Edge & Rim: Plain edge & Toothed rim.

Minted Technique: Milled.

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B64	1862	Calcutta	100	500	750	1000	3000	S
		Madras	100	500	750	1000	3000	S

VICTORIA EMPRESS – 1/2 PICE

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Portrait: Crown bust of Empress Victoria facing Left.
Legend: VICTORIA EMPRESS.

Mints:

Calcutta / Kolkata: 21.15-21.3 mm Diameter, minted only in Calcutta.

Edge & Rim:

Plain edge & Toothed rim.

Shape: Circular.

Weight: 3.2g.

Reverse

Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1899

Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.

Metal Composition: Copper.

Minted Technique: Milled.

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B65	1885	Calcutta	300	500	1500	2000	7000	R

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B66	1886	Calcutta	100	300	500	1500	4000	S

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B67	1887	Calcutta	100	300	500	1000	3500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B68	1888	Calcutta	250	500	1500	2500	7000	R

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B69	1889	Calcutta	150	300	500	700	3000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B70	1890	Calcutta	150	300	500	700	3000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B71	1891	Calcutta	150	300	500	700	3000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B72	1892	Calcutta	150	300	500	700	3000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B73	1893	Calcutta	150	300	500	700	3000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B74	1894	Calcutta	150	300	500	700	3000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B75	1895	Calcutta	150	300	400	500	2500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B76	1896	Calcutta	150	300	400	500	2500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B77	1897	Calcutta	150	300	400	500	2500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B78	1898	Calcutta	150	300	400	500	2500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B79	1899	Calcutta	50	150	300	500	2000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B80	1900	Calcutta	50	150	300	500	2000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B81	1901	Calcutta	50	150	300	500	2000	C

EDWARD VII – 1/2 PICE (COPPER)

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Portrait: Crowned head of Edward VII facing Right.
Legend: EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR.

Mints:

Calcutta / Kolkata: 21.15-21.3 mm Diameter, minted only in Calcutta.

Metal Composition: Copper.

Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.

Edge & Rim:

Plain edge & Toothed/Beaded rim.

Reverse

Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1904

Shape: Circular.

Weight: 3.2g.

Minted Technique: Milled.

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B82	1903	Calcutta	150	300	500	750	2500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B83	1904	Calcutta	100	250	400	650	2000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B84	1905	Calcutta	150	300	500	750	2500	S

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B85	1906	Calcutta	100	250	400	650	2000	C

EDWARD VII – 1/2 PICE (BRONZE)

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Portrait: Crowned head of Edward VII facing Right.
Legend: EDWARD VII, KING & EMPEROR.

Mints:

Calcutta / Kolkata: 21.15-21.3 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:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1906

Shape: Circular.

Weight: 2.45g.

Minted Technique: Milled.

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B86	1906	Calcutta	300	750	1500	2000	6000	S

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B87	1907	Calcutta	100	250	300	400	1000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B88	1908	Calcutta	100	250	300	400	1000	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B89	1909	Calcutta	250	650	750	1000	3500	S

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B90	1910	Calcutta	100	250	300	400	1000	C

GEORGE V – 1/2 PICE

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Portrait: Crowned Head of George V facing Left.
Legend: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR.

Mints:

Calcutta / Kolkata: 21.15-21.3 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:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1929

Shape: Circular.

Weight: 2.45g.

Minted Technique: Milled.

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B91	1912	Calcutta	50	100	150	200	500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B92	1913	Calcutta	50	150	200	250	700	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B93	1914	Calcutta	50	100	150	200	500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B94	1915	Calcutta	50	150	200	250	700	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B95	1916	Calcutta	50	150	200	250	700	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B96	1917	Calcutta	50	100	150	200	500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B97	1918	Calcutta	100	300	400	500	2000	S

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B98	1919	Calcutta	50	150	200	250	500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B99	1920	Calcutta	50	150	200	250	500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B100	1921	Calcutta	25	100	150	200	400	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B101	1922	Calcutta	50	150	200	250	500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B102	1923	Calcutta	25	100	150	200	400	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B103	1924	Calcutta	25	100	150	200	400	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B104	1925	Calcutta	50	250	300	400	1500	S

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B105	1926	Calcutta	50	150	200	250	700	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B106	1927	Calcutta	50	150	200	250	700	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B107	1928	Calcutta	50	100	150	200	500	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B108	1929	Calcutta	50	100	150	200	400	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B109	1930	Calcutta	50	100	150	200	400	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B110	1931	Calcutta	25	50	100	150	350	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B111	1932	Calcutta	25	50	100	150	350	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B112	1933	Calcutta	25	50	100	150	300	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B113	1934	Calcutta	25	50	100	150	300	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B114	1935	Calcutta	25	50	100	150	300	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B115	1936	Calcutta	25	50	100	150	300	C

GEORGE VI – 1/2 PICE

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Portrait: Crowned Head of George V facing Left.
Legend: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.

Mints:

Calcutta / Kolkata: 21.1-21.3 mm Diameter, no mint mark.
Bombay/Mumbai: 21.3 mm Diameter. Dot ‘•’ under the date.

Metal Composition: Bronze.

Edge & Rim:

Plain edge & Toothed rim.

Reverse

Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, country name and date.
Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1938

Shape: Circular.

Weight: 2.45g.

Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.

Minted Technique: Milled.

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B116	1938	Calcutta	10K	15K	20K	30K	60K	X

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B117	1939	Bombay	10	30	50	100	300	C
		Calcutta	10	30	50	100	300	C

MW#	Year	Mint	G	F	VF	XF	UNC	Rarity
B118	1942	Bombay	10	30	50	100	300	C

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