Rare 1/12 Anna 1918 King George V Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A605

Description

Rare bronze 1/12 Anna of British India dated 1918, issued during the reign of King George V. The obverse carries the crowned bust of the King facing left with the legend "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR", while the reverse shows the value "1/12 ANNA / INDIA" with the date within a beaded circle, surrounded by an ornamental leaf and vine wreath.

• Denomination: 1/12 Anna
• Year: 1918
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark beneath the date)
• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: approximately 17 mm
• Condition: Very Fine, evenly circulated with clear legends and date

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Step back in time to the height of the British Raj with this genuine 1/12 Anna bronze coin, struck in 1918 during the reign of King George V. Minted at the historic Calcutta Mint, this diminutive yet fascinating piece of numismatic history carries the classic crowned portrait of the Emperor on the obverse and a delicate vine wreath enclosing its fractional denomination on the reverse. Graded in Very Fine condition, this specimen displays surprisingly crisp legends and an evenly worn patina that speaks to its century-old journey through the bustling bazaars of colonial India. Because fractional currency saw heavy daily commerce, finding early 20th-century copper-bronze issues with this level of visual clarity is becoming increasingly difficult for dedicated numismatists. Whether you are building a comprehensive type set of British India coinage, focusing on King George V issues, or simply enchanted by antique world money, this authentic 1/12 Anna makes a wonderful cabinet piece. Collectors will appreciate owning this tangible artifact of a bygone global empire, complete with the peace of mind that the exact coin photographed is the one shipped to your door.