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½ Pice - Victoria Bombay Pattern

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Issuer India - British (British India)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Patterns
Years 1840-1899
Value ½ Paisa (1⁄128)
Currency Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition Copper
Weight 3 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued Never issued
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
521935
References SW# 6.558
Paul Stevens, Randy Weir; 2013. The Uniform coinage of india 1835-1947: A Catalogue and Pricelist. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Crowned portrait facing left, divided legend, toothed rim with Countermark for mint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA EMPRESS
B

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Central beaded circle; value at top, dividing line, country, partial date with ornate floral patterns around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
18

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1840-1899) 

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