VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/12 Anna Coin – 1887 Calcutta Mint

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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 1887 Within a beaded circle surrounded by wreath of leaves & flowers.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
  4. Issue Value : 1/12 ANNA
  5. Year : 1887
  6. Date of Issue : 1887
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / No Mint Mark and C incused
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Copper | 100% Copper
  10. Weight : 2.16 gms
  11. Diameter : 17.40- 18.0 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.20 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Plain
  15. Demonetized : Yes

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI15C 8724222 ₹75–₹150 ₹300–₹1,500 Common Report
ID: BI15C Report
  • Mintage 8724222
  • Circulation ₹75–₹150
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹300–₹1,500
  • Frequency Common

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.