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This specimen was lot 75119 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2024), where it sold for $145. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[India|INDIA]]. 1/2 Pice, 1897-(C). Calcutta Mint. Victoria. PCGS MS-63 Red Brown. This handsome Choice Mint State example delivers good appeal, with nice red tone remaining throughout." This type was struck 1877-78 and 1885-1901 in moderate quantities and was worth one-eighth of an anna. Calcutta was the sole producer. | This specimen was lot 75119 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2024), where it sold for $145. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[India|INDIA]]. 1/2 Pice, 1897-(C). Calcutta Mint. Victoria. PCGS MS-63 Red Brown. This handsome Choice Mint State example delivers good appeal, with nice red tone remaining throughout." This type was struck 1877-78 and 1885-1901 in moderate quantities and was worth one-eighth of an anna. Calcutta was the sole producer. | ||
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''Recorded mintage:'' 8,484,000 plus proofs and restrikes. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 8,484,000 plus proofs and restrikes. | ||
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''Catalog reference:'' KM-484; S&W-6.591; Prid-730. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM-484; S&W-6.591; Prid-730. | ||
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* [[India 1897 1/12 anna|1897 1/12 anna]] | * [[India 1897 1/12 anna|1897 1/12 anna]] | ||
* [[India 1897(c) 1/4 anna|1897 quarter anna]] | * [[India 1897(c) 1/4 anna|1897 quarter anna]] | ||
| + | * [[India 1897-B 2 annas|1897-B 2 annas]] | ||
* [[India 1897-C 2 annas|1897-C 2 annas]] | * [[India 1897-C 2 annas|1897-C 2 annas]] | ||
* [[India 1897-B rupee|1897-B rupee]] | * [[India 1897-B rupee|1897-B rupee]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:40, 27 March 2025
This specimen was lot 75119 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2024), where it sold for $145. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA. 1/2 Pice, 1897-(C). Calcutta Mint. Victoria. PCGS MS-63 Red Brown. This handsome Choice Mint State example delivers good appeal, with nice red tone remaining throughout." This type was struck 1877-78 and 1885-1901 in moderate quantities and was worth one-eighth of an anna. Calcutta was the sole producer.
Recorded mintage: 8,484,000 plus proofs and restrikes.
Specification: 3.0-3.3 g, copper, 21 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-484; S&W-6.591; Prid-730.
- 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 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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