What is the market value of a 1874 1/12 ANNA coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1874 1/12 ANNA coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 in circulated condition, and ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1874 1/12 ANNA coin?

This coin is minted in Copper with an official weight of 2.16 grams and a diameter of 17.50 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Plain edge.

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1874 1/12 ANNA coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1874.

1874 VICTORIA QUEEN 1/12 ANNA (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

1874 India 1/12 ANNA Coin CALCUTTA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution

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Obverse Crowned & ornamental robed bust of the Queen facing Left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend VICTORIA QUEEN.

Reverse 1/12 ANNA INDIA 1874 Within a beaded circle surrounded by wreath of leaves & flowers.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA QUEEN
Issue Value : 1/12 ANNA
Year : 1874
Date of Issue : 1874
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Diameter 17.50 or Below
Metal & Metal Composition : Copper | 95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc
Weight : 2.16 gms
Diameter : 17.50 or Below mm
Thickness : 1.20 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Plain
Demonetized : Yes - 01 July 1959

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI4C	4819200	₹5,000–₹10,000	₹20,000–₹40,000	Rare	Report

ID: BI4C Report

Mintage 4819200
Circulation ₹5,000–₹10,000
UNC to GEM UNC ₹20,000–₹40,000
Frequency Rare

Mule and Lion Variety

The Queen's jabot has 4&1/4 panels, a tiny inverted V raised in the center of the ground line of bust.

The Queen's jabot has 4&1/4 panels, a tiny inverted V raised in the center of the ground line of bust.

VICTORIA QUEEN 1/12 Anna Coin – 1874 Calcutta Mint

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VICTORIA QUEEN 1/12 Anna Coin – 1874 Calcutta Mint

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What is the market value of a 1874 1/12 ANNA coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1874 1/12 ANNA coin?

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1874 1/12 ANNA coin?