What is the market value of a 1878 HALF RUPEE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1878 HALF RUPEE coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹10,000 to ₹13,000 in circulated condition, and ₹30,000 to ₹65,000 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1878 HALF RUPEE coin?

This coin is minted in Silver with an official weight of 5.83 grams and a diameter of 24.30 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Reeded edge.

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1878 HALF RUPEE coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1878.

1878 VICTORIA EMPRESS HALF RUPEE (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

VICTORIA EMPRESS Half Rupee Coin – 1878 Calcutta Mint

1878 India HALF RUPEE 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 HALF RUPEE INDIA 1878 within ornamental wreath of flora, all within a toothed border.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
Issue Value : HALF RUPEE
Year : 1878
Date of Issue : 1878
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / No Mint Mark
Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
Weight : 5.83 gms
Diameter : 24.30-24.60 mm
Thickness : 1.20 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Reeded
Demonetized : Yes - 01 May 1943

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI388C	1389760	₹10,000–₹13,000	₹30,000–₹65,000	Rare	Report

ID: BI388C Report

Mintage 1389760
Circulation ₹10,000–₹13,000
UNC to GEM UNC ₹30,000–₹65,000
Frequency Rare

VICTORIA EMPRESS Half Rupee Coin – 1878 Calcutta Mint

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