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

Reverse 1/2 PICE INDIA 1887 within a beaded circle surrounded by wreath of leaves, buds & flowers.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
Issue Value : 1/2 PICE
Year : 1887
Date of Issue : 1887
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
BI70C	6464053	₹100–₹300	₹600–₹3,000	Scarce	Report

ID: BI70C Report

Mintage 6464053
Circulation ₹100–₹300
UNC to GEM UNC ₹600–₹3,000
Frequency Scarce

Mule and Lion Variety

C Incused on bead below the center of year, No Mint mark also exist.
Queen's jabot has 4 Panels, A tiny 'V' raised in the center-bottom of bust. The wreath design is clockwise.

VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/2 Pice Coin – 1887 Calcutta Mint

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Mintage and Market Value

Mule and Lion Variety