India - British ½ Pice - Victoria, 1853
Pattern
Information
Country
India - British
India - British
Currency
East India Company rupee
(1770 – 1862)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
½ Pice
Year
1853
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.84
Diameter (mm)
25.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Pice from India - British. Issued in 1853. Struck in Gold. Measures 25.4 mm and weighs 11.84 g.
- Obverse
- The arms of the East India Company (2 lions, St George's cross on the crest and flags, and the motto "AUSP: REG: & SEN: ANG:" ("Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliæ") on the ribbon) with date above the ribbon.
- Reverse
- The value within a laurel wreath:1/2 PICE with the legend "EAST INDIA COMPANY" surrounding and a flat raised rim.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | — |
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