British India (Bombay Presidency) ¼ Anna Paisa 1833 Rare Coin

Description

Issuer	Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1249 (1833-1834)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency	Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition	Copper
Weight	6.47 g
Diameter	25 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment

This exceptional British India ¼ Anna Paisa coin represents a significant piece of colonial numismatic history. Minted by the Bombay Presidency in 1833-1834 (Islamic year 1249), this copper coin weighs 6.47 grams and measures 25mm in diameter—a perfect pocket-sized artifact from the height of British East India Company rule. The obverse features the distinctive Coat of Arms of the East India Company with the date inscribed below, surrounded by the Latin legend "AUSP:REG & SEN:ANG" (Auspice Reginae & Senatus Angliae). This milled copper specimen exemplifies the standardized coinage system used throughout British India during this transformative period. This coin is particularly desirable for collectors interested in colonial Indian currency, East India Company memorabilia, and the complex monetary systems of early 19th-century India. Its rarity, historical significance, and well-preserved condition make it a worthy addition to any numismatic collection. Such pieces document the intersection of Indian and British monetary traditions and remain scarce in today's collector market, making this an investment in authentic historical currency. --- #