Rare 1/12 Anna 1897 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Copper Coin # A604

Description

Offered here is a Rare 1/12 Anna copper coin of British India dated 1897, issued under Queen Victoria as Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned draped bust with the legend VICTORIA EMPRESS, while the reverse shows the value 1/12 ANNA over INDIA with the date below, framed by a floral border.

• Denomination: 1/12 Anna
• Year: 1897
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: Copper (bronze), plain edge
• Diameter: approximately 17.4 mm
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with surface toning and patches of verdigris; legends and date remain readable

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Step back in time to the height of the British Raj with this genuine 1897 1/12 Anna copper coin, struck at the historic Calcutta Mint. Issued during the imperial reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India, this fractional denomination piece was once used in the daily commerce of the subcontinent. The obverse features the classic crowned and draped bust of the monarch, while the reverse displays the denomination and date elegantly framed by a detailed floral border. Graded in Fine condition, this piece displays the honest, heavy circulation wear and dark surface toning that seasoned numismatists prize, telling a silent story of hands it passed through over a century ago. Collectors seek out this specific Victorian issue for its tangible link to the British Empire and the intricate craftsmanship squeezed onto a compact 17.4 mm bronze flan. Complete with a unique inventory reference (Item # A604), the exact coin photographed is the one shipped to your door, making it a wonderful addition to any world coin collection or British India cabinet.