India 1877 1/2 pice
This specimen was part of lot 21046 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), which sold for $5,640. The catalog description[2] noted, "INDIA. Victoria. Eight Piece Restrike Proof Set, 1877. NGC PROOF-64 & PROOF-65. KM-483, 484, 486, 487, 488, 490, 491 & 492. RARE AS A SET. A fabulous nicely matched restrike set with all of the copper pieces grading full RED and with light clear toning on the silver pieces. From smallest to largest denomination, grades are as follows: PROOF-65 RD, PROOF-65 RD, PROOF-64 RD, PROOF-64 RD, PROOF-65, PROOF-64, PROOF-65 and PROOF-64. Totally free of spots or other impairments. These are some of the nicest examples available anywhere on the planet. We expect keen interest from bidders attempting to acquire this rarely offered set." This type was issued at Calcutta 1885-1901 in a bewildering array of varieties, including proofs and restrikes. The 1877 was only struck in proof for the sets and later restruck for collectors. It is distinguished from the type issued 1862 and 1875 by the obverse legend, "VICTORIA EMPRESS" instead of "VICTORIA QUEEN."
Recorded mintage: unknown, not issued for circulation.
Specification: 3.0-3.3 g, copper, 21 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-484.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Stevens, Paul, and Randy Weir, The Uniform Coinage of India, 1835 to 1947, A Catalogue and Pricelist, London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2012.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.
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