Rare 1/12 Anna 1917 King George V Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A603

Description

A bronze 1/12 Anna of 1917 issued under King George V, King Emperor, during the British India period. 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 / INDIA" with the date 1917 inside a beaded circle framed by a floral wreath. The date area shows no mint mark beneath it, which points to the Calcutta Mint.

• Denomination: 1/12 Anna
• Year: 1917
• Mint: Calcutta (no mark below the date)
• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: approximately 17 mm
• Condition: Very Fine, with even brown tone, honest circulation wear and a small green spot near the lower rim

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Own a genuine piece of British India numismatic history with this 1917 bronze 1/12 Anna coin, struck during the reign of King George V. Featuring the classic crowned effigy of the King-Emperor on the obverse and the denomination framed by a delicate floral wreath on the reverse, this piece represents the coinage circulating at the height of the British Empire. Struck at the historic Calcutta Mint—indicated by the absence of a mint mark beneath the date—this coin is composed of durable bronze and measures approximately 17 mm in diameter. Graded in Very Fine condition, it displays a rich, even brown tone and honest circulation wear, complemented by a charming small green verdigris spot near the lower rim that speaks to its authentic age and history. This specific specimen is cataloged as inventory # A603. British India bronze fractions are increasingly sought after by regional type collectors and empire enthusiasts looking to anchor their collections in World War I-era history. You will receive the exact coin shown in the product photographs, securely preserved for your collection.