VICTORIA EMPRESS One Quarter Anna Coin – 1879 Calcutta Mint

BI131C
BI131C
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Obverse Crowned & ornamental robed bust of the Empress facing Left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend VICTORIA EMPRESS.
Reverse ONE QUARTER ANNA INDIA 1879, 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 : ONE QUARTER ANNA
  5. Year : 1879
  6. Date of Issue : 1879
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / "C" incused, reverse side floral design at the bottom has 2 leaves below the year
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Copper | 100% Copper
  10. Weight : 6.47 gms
  11. Diameter : 25.30-25.50 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.60 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Plain
  15. Demonetized : Yes - 01 July 1964

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI131C 43072000 ₹300–₹450 ₹3,000–₹18,000 Rare Report
ID: BI131C Report
  • Mintage 43072000
  • Circulation ₹300–₹450
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹3,000–₹18,000
  • Frequency Rare

Mule and Lion Variety

Jabot has 4 panels last panel has 2 flowers on each sideand reverse floral design has leaf at the center of the year.