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VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/2 Pice Coin – 1896 Calcutta Mint

BI79C
BI79C
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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 1896 within a beaded circle surrounded by wreath of leaves, buds & flowers.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
  4. Issue Value : 1/2 PICE
  5. Year : 1896
  6. Date of Issue : 1896
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Minted only in Calcutta
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Copper | 100% Copper
  10. Weight : 3.23 gms
  11. Diameter : 21.10-21.30 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.00 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Plain
  15. Demonetized : Yes - 01 July 1959

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI79C 6113374 ₹1,00,.00–₹3,00,.00 ₹6,00,.00–₹30,00,.00 Scarce Report
ID: BI79C Report
  • Mintage 6113374
  • Circulation ₹1,00,.00–₹3,00,.00
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹6,00,.00–₹30,00,.00
  • 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.
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