India 1884(b) 1/4 anna

Stack's Bowers February 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 73698

This specimen was lot 73698 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $168. The catalog description^[1] noted, "INDIA. 1/4 Anna, 1884-(B). Bombay Mint. Victoria. NGC MS-62 Brown. Delivering rich luster and strong details, this charming piece is certain to capture much attention." This type was struck at Calcutta 1877-1901 and at Bombay 1877-89 and is common.

Recorded mintage: 16,845,000 plus 43,196,000 from Calcutta.

Specification: 6.14 g, copper, 25.16 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-486; Prid-640.

Source:

• 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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