Rare 1/12 Anna 1895 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A594

Description

Rare British India 1/12 Anna dated 1895, issued during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned and draped bust of the Queen with the legend "VICTORIA EMPRESS", while the reverse shows the value "1/12 ANNA" above "INDIA" and the date, within an ornate floral wreath.

• Denomination: 1/12 Anna
• Year of issue: 1895
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: bronze, round flan of approximately 17 mm
• Condition: Fine, with even circulation wear on the bust and a clear, fully legible reverse
• Type: regular British India coinage of the Victoria Empress series

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Step back into the height of the British Raj with this genuine 1/12 Anna minted in 1895 at the historic Calcutta Mint. Struck in durable bronze with a compact 17 mm flan, this coin was issued during the expansive reign of Queen Victoria, who proudly bore the title Empress of India. The obverse displays her classic crowned bust, while the reverse features the denomination and date framed by a charming floral wreath. Graded in Fine (Heavy Used) condition, this piece carries the authentic, honest wear of a coin that actively circulated over a century ago, offering tangible proof of its Victorian-era journey. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike treasure this specific denomination for its connection to everyday commerce in colonial India. Featuring inventory reference number A594, the exact specimen photographed is the precise piece you will receive, making it a wonderful, tactile addition to any advanced world coin collection or British India portfolio.