Copper 1/2 Anna of Victoria Queen (AD 1862) of Madras Mint Bust Type A Slanting Top 1 (PR # 577) Rare

Description

Victoria Queen, (AD 1862), Copper 1/2 Anna, Madras Mint, (Pridemore # 577), Bust Type A, Type I with '1' in the Date has a slanted top, 12.26 Gms, 30.54 mm, About Fine.

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This exceptional copper 1/2 Anna coin represents a significant piece of British-Indian numismatic history, minted during Queen Victoria's reign in 1862 at the prestigious Madras Mint. Catalogued as Pridemore #577, this rare specimen features the distinctive Bust Type A design with the characteristic slanting top '1' in the date—a notable variant that distinguishes it from standard issues. Weighing 12.26 grams and measuring 30.54mm in diameter, the coin exhibits a Fine grade with visible signs of circulation, lending it authentic historical character. The Madras Mint mark adds geographical significance, as this facility was crucial to India's colonial-era coinage production. For serious numismatists and collectors, this piece holds considerable appeal due to its rarity, specific type classification, and well-documented provenance through the Pridemore catalogue system. The 1862 Victoria coinage represents a transitional period in British-Indian currency, making it historically valuable beyond its face denomination. Collectors prize such variants for their scarcity and the insights they provide into 19th-century minting practices and regional differences. This is an investment-grade collectible that combines historical significance with numismatic rarity. #