What is the market value of a 1894 1/2 PICE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1894 1/2 PICE coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹100 to ₹500 in circulated condition, and ₹750 to ₹2,500 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1894 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 1894 1/2 PICE coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1894.

1894 VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/2 PICE (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/2 Pice Coin – 1894 Calcutta Mint

1894 India 1/2 PICE 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 1/2 PICE INDIA 1894 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 : 1894
Date of Issue : 1894
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
BI77C	7776882	₹100–₹500	₹750–₹2,500	Scarce	Report

ID: BI77C Report

Mintage 7776882
Circulation ₹100–₹500
UNC to GEM UNC ₹750–₹2,500
Frequency Scarce

Mule and Lion Variety

Queen's jabot has 4 Panels, A tiny 'V' raised in the center-bottom of bust. The wreath design is clockwise.

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 – 1894 Calcutta Mint

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