What is the market value of a 1906 1/2 PICE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1906 1/2 PICE coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹100 to ₹150 in circulated condition, and ₹300 to ₹1,500 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1906 1/2 PICE coin?

This coin is minted in Copper with an official weight of 3.23 grams and a diameter of 21.10 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Plain edge.

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1906 1/2 PICE coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1906.

1906 EDWARD VII 1/2 PICE (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

1906 India 1/2 PICE Coin CALCUTTA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution

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Obverse Bare head of the King facing right, surrounded by the lettering of the legend EDWARD VII King & EMPEROR.

Reverse 1/2 PICE INDIA 1906 within a beaded circle surrounded by wreath of leaves, buds & flowers.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : EDWARD VII
Issue Value : 1/2 PICE
Year : 1906
Date of Issue : 1906
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Minted only in Calcutta
Metal & Metal Composition : Copper | 100% Copper
Weight : 3.23 gms
Diameter : 21.10-21.30 mm
Thickness : 1.00 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Plain
Demonetized : Yes - 01 July 1959

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI88C	6345600	₹100–₹150	₹300–₹1,500	Common	Report

ID: BI88C Report

Mintage 6345600
Circulation ₹100–₹150
UNC to GEM UNC ₹300–₹1,500
Frequency Common

Mule and Lion Variety

Both thick and thin planchet.

Both thick and thin planchet.

EDWARD VII 1/2 Pice Coin – 1906 Calcutta Mint

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