What is the market value of a 1891 ONE QUARTER ANNA coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1891 ONE QUARTER ANNA coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹75 to ₹125 in circulated condition, and ₹300 to ₹1,500 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1891 ONE QUARTER ANNA coin?

This coin is minted in Copper with an official weight of 6.47 grams and a diameter of 25.30 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Plain edge.

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1891 ONE QUARTER ANNA coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1891.

1891 VICTORIA EMPRESS ONE QUARTER ANNA (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

1891 India ONE QUARTER ANNA 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 ONE QUARTER ANNA INDIA 1891, within a beaded circle surrounded by wreath of leaves, buds & flowers.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
Issue Value : ONE QUARTER ANNA
Year : 1891
Date of Issue : 1891
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Floral design at the bottom has a leaf below the center of the year
Metal & Metal Composition : Copper | 100% Copper
Weight : 6.47 gms
Diameter : 25.30-25.50 mm
Thickness : 1.60 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Plain
Demonetized : Yes - 01 July 1964

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI142C	86076747	₹75–₹125	₹300–₹1,500	Common	Report

ID: BI142C Report

Mintage 86076747
Circulation ₹75–₹125
UNC to GEM UNC ₹300–₹1,500
Frequency Common

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.

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

VICTORIA EMPRESS One Quarter Anna Coin – 1891 Calcutta Mint

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Mule and Lion Variety

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