Rare 1/12 Anna 1892 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A592

Description

This is a British India 1/12 Anna copper coin dated 1892, issued during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned, veiled bust of the Queen facing left with the legend VICTORIA EMPRESS, while the reverse shows the value 1/12 ANNA above INDIA and the date, all within an ornamental scroll border.

• Denomination: 1/12 Anna
• Year: 1892
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: copper/bronze, round flan of about 17.4 mm
• Ruler: Queen Victoria, Empress of India
• Condition: Fine, even brown tone with honest circulation wear on the portrait; reverse legend and date fully clear

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Step back into the height of the British Raj with this scarce 1/12 Anna bronze coin, minted in Calcutta in 1892. Struck during the imperial reign of Queen Victoria, Empress of India, this tiny yet historically rich piece represents a fascinating era of numismatic history. The obverse features the dignified, veiled bust of the Queen, while the reverse displays the classic denomination and date framed by an intricate ornamental scroll. Composed of durable bronze and measuring roughly 17.4 mm, this specimen carries a Fine circulated grade. It boasts a warm, even brown patina and honest wear from its time in active commerce, with the important details like the date and reverse legends remaining pleasingly legible. Numismatists prize Victorian-era fractional copper coins for their charming size and connection to the vast administrative network of the British Empire. Because these small denominations were heavily spent and lost to history, finding intact nineteenth-century examples is increasingly difficult. Sold as a unique piece (reference # A592)—with the exact coin shown in the photographs awaiting you—this authentic artifact makes a wonderful addition to any world coin collection or imperial history display.