VICTORIA QUEEN 1/2 Pice Coin – 1862 Calcutta Mint

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Obverse Crowned & ornamental robed bust of the Queen facing Left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend VICTORIA QUEEN.
Reverse 1/2 PICE INDIA 1862 within a beaded circle surrounded by wreath of leaves, buds & flowers.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA QUEEN
  4. Issue Value : 1/2 PICE
  5. Year : 1862
  6. Date of Issue : Dec 1862-1867
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Diameter 20.80 mm or Smaller and 21.10-21.25 mm
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Copper | 100% Copper
  10. Weight : 3.23 gms
  11. Diameter : 20.60-21.40 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
BI66C 96842826 ₹100–₹200 ₹400–₹2,500 Scarce Report
ID: BI66C Report
  • Mintage 96842826
  • Circulation ₹100–₹200
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹400–₹2,500
  • 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.