What is the market value of a 1885 1/12 ANNA coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1885 1/12 ANNA coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹100 to ₹250 in circulated condition, and ₹700 to ₹3,000 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1885 1/12 ANNA coin?

This coin is minted in Copper with an official weight of 2.16 grams and a diameter of 17.40 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Plain edge.

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1885 1/12 ANNA coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1885.

1885 VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/12 ANNA (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

1885 India 1/12 ANNA Coin CALCUTTA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution

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Obverse Crowned & ornamental robed bust of the Empress facing Left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend VICTORIA EMPRESS.

Reverse 1/12 ANNA INDIA 1885 Within a beaded circle surrounded by wreath of leaves & flowers.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
Issue Value : 1/12 ANNA
Year : 1885
Date of Issue : 1885
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / No Mint Mark and C incused
Metal & Metal Composition : Copper | 100% Copper
Weight : 2.16 gms
Diameter : 17.40- 18.0 mm
Thickness : 1.20 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Plain
Demonetized : Yes

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI13C	4783126	₹100–₹250	₹700–₹3,000	Scarce	Report

ID: BI13C Report

Mintage 4783126
Circulation ₹100–₹250
UNC to GEM UNC ₹700–₹3,000
Frequency Scarce

Mule and Lion Variety

Both Without Mint Mark and C Incused. The Queen's jabot has 4 panels, a tiny inverted V raised in the center of the ground line of bust.

Both Without Mint Mark and C Incused.
The Queen's jabot has 4 panels, a tiny inverted V raised in the center of the ground line of bust.

VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/12 Anna Coin – 1885 Calcutta Mint

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