1899 India - British (British India) ½ Rupee

1899 India - British (British India) ½ Rupee

1899 India - British (British India) ½ Rupee

Victoria (1837-1901)

Listing Type:: This item is Cataloged Online in my Personal Coin Collection
Certified by:: Other
Condition or Grade of Item:: GEM BU

Member Information: Ronzo (96)

Item Description

USA Coin Book Item ID Number:

891461

Coin Condition:

GEM BU

Certified By:

Other

Issuer	India - British (British India)
Queen	Victoria (1837-1901)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1877-1899
Value	½ Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition	Silver (.917)
Weight	5.83 g
Diameter	24 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 15711
References	KM# 491

Obverse

Crowned bust of Empress Victoria facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA EMPRESS

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Denomination and date within a wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1899

Edge

Reeded

Mints

B	Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
C	Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)

Comments

- Obverse Types - http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/hrupee-obv.htm TYPE A
- Reverse types - http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/hrupee-rev.htm TYPE 1
- Mint marks - http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/hrupee-mm.htm TYPE 3