Rare 1/12 Anna 1897 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A595

Description

Rare British India 1/12 Anna dated 1897, issued during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned and 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, within an ornate floral wreath.

• Denomination: 1/12 Anna (one twelfth of an anna)
• Year: 1897, British India, Queen Victoria Empress series
• Mint: Calcutta, indicated by the absence of a mint mark below the date
• Metal: copper/bronze, round flan with beaded rim
• Approximate diameter: 17.4 mm as measured on the scan
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with legends and date clearly readable and an even brown tone

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Step back into the height of the British Empire with this genuine 1897 1/12 Anna copper-bronze coin, minted in Kolkata during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. This historic small-denomination piece features the classic veiled bust of the Queen on the obverse and a detailed floral wreath framing the denomination on the reverse. Struck at the esteemed Calcutta Mint, this specimen carries a rich, even brown tone developed over more than a century of history. Graded as Fine in heavily used condition, it retains clear legends and a readable date that appeal to tactile collectors who appreciate authentic circulation wear. Numismatists and British India specialists seek out these Victorian bronze issues to anchor their imperial currency displays or expand their sovereign collections. Listed as item # A595, the coin photographed is the exact piece you will receive, ensuring complete transparency for your acquisition. Whether you are building a comprehensive denomination run or simply wish to hold a tangible piece of 19th-century global history in your palm, this vintage Calcutta Mint coin makes a wonderful addition to any cabinet of curiosities.