India - British ½ Anna 1835 Rare Coin

Description

Location	India - British (British India)
Issuing company	East India Company
King	William IV (1830-1837)
Queen	Victoria (1837-1901)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1835-1845
Value	½ Anna (1⁄32)
Currency	Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition	Copper
Weight	12.35 g
Diameter	31 mm
Thickness	2.4 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes

Discover this exceptional British India ½ Anna copper coin from 1835, a fascinating piece of numismatic history from the East India Company era. Minted during the reign of William IV, this standard circulation coin represents a pivotal period in Indian colonial history, just as the currency system was transitioning under British rule. Composed of pure copper and weighing 12.35 grams with a 31mm diameter, this milled coin showcases the craftsmanship of early 19th-century coinage. The ½ Anna (1/32 Rupee) denomination makes this piece particularly significant for collectors interested in the Indian monetary system under British administration. As a demonetized coin, it holds no face value today, making it purely a collectible artifact. The 1835-1845 series is increasingly sought after by serious numismatists, especially specimens from the earliest years of issue. This coin offers a tangible connection to the British Raj period and the East India Company's commercial dominance. Its historical importance, combined with relative scarcity in well-preserved condition, makes it an excellent addition to any colonial-era or world coin collection. An authentic window into 19th-century Indian monetary history. #