Rare 1/12 Anna 1912 King George V Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A600

Description

Rare bronze 1/12 Anna of British India dated 1912, issued under King George V and struck at the Calcutta Mint. The obverse carries the crowned bust of the King with the legend "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR", while the reverse shows the value "1/12 ANNA" above "INDIA" and the date, enclosed in a beaded circle within an ornate floral wreath.

• Denomination: 1/12 Anna
• Year: 1912
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: approximately 17.5 mm
• Condition: Fine, with even circulation wear, warm brown tone and a thin scratch across the reverse field

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Step back into the twilight of the British Raj with this elusive 1/12 Anna minted in 1912. Struck in durable bronze at the historic Calcutta Mint during the reign of King George V, this diminutive fraction of a rupee represents a fascinating era of imperial coinage and everyday commerce in colonial India. Numismatists and British Commonwealth collectors prize this specific piece for its classic imperial iconography and over a century of genuine age. Graded in Fine condition, it displays the characteristic heavy circulation wear of a coin that genuinely passed through hands more than a hundred years ago, complete with a warm brown patina and a faint historical scratch across the reverse field that adds to its authentic character. As a tangible artifact of early 20th-century history, it makes a compelling addition to any advanced type set or world coin collection. Please note that the listing images feature the exact unique specimen (Catalog # A600) that will be safely shipped to your door.