Rare 1/12 Anna 1899 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A597

Description

Rare British India 1/12 Anna of 1899 issued in the name of Queen Victoria, Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned and veiled bust facing left with the legend "VICTORIA EMPRESS", while the reverse shows the value "1/12 ANNA" above "INDIA" and the date 1899 within a beaded circle, framed by a floral scroll border.

• Denomination: 1/12 Anna (one-twelfth Anna)
• Year of issue: 1899
• Mint: Calcutta - no mint mark below the date
• Metal: copper/bronze, plain edge
• Diameter: approximately 17.4 mm as measured on the scan
• Condition: Fine, even circulation wear with legends and date fully readable; a small rim nick is visible at the top of the flan

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Step back into the height of the British Raj with this captivating 1/12 Anna minted in 1899 at the prestigious Calcutta Mint. Issued during the historic reign of Queen Victoria, Empress of India, this bronze coin represents the smallest fractional denomination of its era, making it a fascinating piece of everyday currency from over a century ago. The obverse proudly displays the classic veiled bust of the Queen, while the reverse features the crisp denomination and date framed by an intricate floral scroll. Graded in Fine (Heavy Used) condition, this genuine artifact bears the authentic, honest circulation wear cherished by numismatists who appreciate tangible history. Collectors eagerly seek out these late-19th-century bronze issues to complete imperial type sets or to own a genuine monetary relic of the British Empire in Asia. Authenticated as item # A597, the exact coin pictured is the unique piece you will receive, securely preserved for your personal cabinet of curiosities.