British India Coin – Half Anna
EAST INDIA COMPANY – HALF ANNA
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Obverse
- 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 is size difference between 1835 and 1845 coin. Where, the former is smaller than later.
- Lettering:
1845
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
روپای
HALF
ANNA
Edge: Plain.
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 12.95g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Metal Composition: Copper.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Mints :
- Calcutta / Kolkata: 29.5-30.5 mm Diameter, no mint mark
- Bombay / Mumbai: 30.5-31.5mm Diameter.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B189 | 1835 | Bombay | 200 | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 6000 | S |
| Calcutta | 200 | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 6000 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B190 | 1845 | Calcutta | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | 8000 | 20K | R |
VICTORIA QUEEN – HALF ANNA
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Obverse
- Portrait: Crown bust of Queen Victoria facing Left.
- Legend: VICTORIA QUEEN.
Mints:
- Madras / Chennai: 30.8 mm Diameter.
- Calcutta / Kolkata: 31.3 mm Diameter.
- Bombay / Mumbai: 30.5 mm Diameter.
- After 1862 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:
HALF
A N N A
——–
I N D I A
1875
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 12.5g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B191 | 1862 | Bombay | 300 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 6000 | C |
| Calcutta | 8000 | 15K | 25K | 30K | ★★★ | R | ||
| Madras | 300 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 6000 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B192 | 1875 | Calcutta | 8000 | 20k | 30k | 45k | ★★★ | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B193 | 1876 | Calcutta | 1500 | 3500 | 4500 | 6000 | 20K | R |
VICTORIA EMPRESS – HALF ANNA
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Obverse
- Portrait: Crown bust of Empress Victoria facing Left.
- Legend: VICTORIA EMPRESS.
Mints:
- Calcutta / Kolkata: 31 mm Diameter.
- Bombay / Mumbai: 31 mm Diameter.
Difference: To identify mint for year 1877, look at width of ‘7’.
- Bombay: ‘Narrow’ 7
- Calcutta: ‘Wide’ 7
Edge & Rim: Plain edge & Toothed rim.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: A wreath and beaded circle with Value, dividing line, country name and date.
- Lettering:
HALF
A N N A
——–
I N D I A
1877
Shape: Circular.
Weight: 12.9g.
Metal Composition: Copper.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B194 | 1877 | Bombay | 1000 | 2000 | 3500 | 5000 | 18K | R |
| Calcutta | 1000 | 3000 | 4500 | 6000 | 22K | R |
GEORGE VI – HALF ANNA (Nickel-Brass)
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Obverse
- Portrait: Crowned Bust of George VI facing Left.
- Legend: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.
- Rim: Toothed rim on observe side.
Mints:
- Calcutta Mint:
- Dots on either side of “INDIA” (• INDIA •)
- Dashes on either side of the year (– 18XX –)
- Bombay Mint:
- Dots on either side of “INDIA” (• INDIA •)
- Dash-dot-dash on either side of the year (–.-.- 18XX –.-.-)
- Lahore Mint:
- Dots on either side of “INDIA” (• INDIA •)
- Dashes on either side of the year (– 18XX –)
Reverse
- Design: Date and The value “1/2 ANNA” is written in four Indian languages: Urdu, Bengali, Telugu, and Devanagari.
- Lettering:
دو پیسہ
दो पैसा দুই পয়সা
INDIA
AN ½ NA
1942
రెండు పైసలు
Shape: Square with Rounded Corners.
Weight: 2.9g.
Edge & Rim: Plain edge & Toothed rim.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Metal Composition: Bronze.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B195 | 1942 | Bombay | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | C |
| Calcutta | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B196 | 1943 | Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B197 | 1944 | Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B198 | 1945 | Calcutta | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | S |
GEORGE VI – 1/2 ANNA (Copper-Nickel)
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Obverse
- Portrait: Crowned Bust of George VI facing Left.
- Legend: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.
- Rim: Toothed rim on observe side.
Mints:
- Calcutta Mint:
- Dots on either side of “INDIA” (• INDIA •)
- Dashes on either side of the year (– 18XX –)
- Bombay Mint:
- Dots on either side of “INDIA” (• INDIA •)
- Dash-dot-dash on either side of the year (–.-.- 18XX –.-.-)
- Lahore Mint:
- Dots on either side of “INDIA” (• INDIA •)
- Dashes on either side of the year (– 18XX –)
Reverse
- Design: Date and The value “1/2 ANNA” is written in four Indian languages: Urdu, Bengali, Telugu, and Devanagari.
- Lettering:
دو پیسہ
दॊ पैस দহ পহ়াযা
INDIA
AN ½ NA
1946
రెండు బైఎఅ
Shape: Square with rounded corners.
Weight: 2.9g.
Edge & Rim: Plain edge & Toothed rim.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Metal Composition: Bronze.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B199 | 1946 | Bombay | 30 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | C |
| Calcutta | 30 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | C | ||
| Lahore | 30 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B200 | 1947 | Bombay | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 6000 | R |
| Calcutta | 30 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | C |