Rare One Quarter Anna 1909 King Edward VII British India Coin # A255

Description

A British India bronze One Quarter Anna dated 1909, issued during the reign of King Edward VII. The obverse carries the crowned-era bust of the King facing right with the legend "EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR", while the reverse shows the value "ONE QUARTER ANNA / INDIA" with the date within a beaded circle and an ornate floral scroll border.

• Denomination: One Quarter Anna (1/4 Anna)
• Year: 1909
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark seen below the date)
• Metal: Bronze/copper, plain edge
• Diameter: approximately 28 mm as scanned
• Condition: Fine - the reverse legend and date are clear, the portrait is smooth from circulation with even brown tone

The images show the actual coin the buyer will receive.

Step back into the twilight of the Edwardian era with this genuine 1909 British India One Quarter Anna coin, struck in durable bronze during the reign of King Edward VII. The obverse showcases the stately, crowned right-facing portrait of the monarch, framed by his royal title, while the reverse displays the denomination and year encircled by an intricate floral scroll border. Minted in Calcutta, this piece carries the weight of a vast empire at a fascinating historical crossroads. For numismatists, this coin is prized as a tangible artifact of early 20th-century commerce in the Indian subcontinent. It is graded in honest Fine condition; while circulation has naturally smoothed the king's portrait, the rich brown patina highlights the coin's authentic age and handling history, leaving the reverse legend and date pleasantly clear. Though uncertified and sold raw, the exact piece pictured is what you will receive, making it a wonderful addition to type sets focusing on British colonial coinage, world copper currencies, or Edwardian historical pieces.