Evolution of Coin Design in India
(1800-1899)
(4 items)
Evolution of Coin Design in India(1800-1899)
(4 items)
(4 items)
1/12 Anna - King William IV & Queen Victoria
by British India
by British India
One of the last coins that may have been produced in the East India Company's name was this meagre 1 paise or quarter-anna piece dated 1858. Along with the rupee, the anna was taken directly from the Mughal monetary system. One rupee is equal to 64 paise, or sixteen annas. The EIC's coat of arms, which includes two lions and the Cross of St. George, which also appeared on their flag, is depicted on the front of the coin. Their motto, AUSP: REGIS ET SEN: ANGLIA, which translates to "by the Command of the King and Parliament of England," is written below on the ribbon. The coin's value is written in both Persian and English on the reverse.
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1/4 Rupee - Victoria
by John Thomas Smith | British India
by John Thomas Smith | British India
It was a coin from the ¼ Rupee-Victoria series issued by the East India Company in 1840. It was minted in Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras. In 1840, these were replaced by coins with an image of Queen Victoria, but the design otherwise remained the same. The obverse features Queen Victoria's head, facing left, a continuous English legend, and a toothed rim. The coin's reverse features an English legend, a toothed rim outside of the wreath, and the value written in both English and Urdu.
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1/12 Anna - Victoria
by William Wyon | British India
by William Wyon | British India
The next set of coins was minted in 1862 and had significant changes: the East India Company was replaced by 'India'. The image of Queen Victoria was also changed, showing her in a regal robe with a crown. The obverse features a crowned bust of victoria on the left, and the reverse features value and date within a beaded circle and wreath.
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1/12 Anna - Victoria
by William Wyon | British India
by William Wyon | British India
In 1877, Victoria was declared the Empress of India, and her title on Indian coins changed as a result. This last design continued until 1938, with only the image of the ruler changing. Over this entire period, the weight of the Indian rupee and its purity remained constant at 11.66 grammes and 91.7%, respectively. Obverse
Crowned bust of Victoria facing left, with the reverse showing value above denomination, dividing line, country, and date—all within a beaded circle. Ornate intertwined leaf patterns surround.
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