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| − | This specimen was lot 22571 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $998.75. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "INDIA. 1/2 Rupee, 1888-(B). NGC MS-63. Sharply struck and attractive." note clashed die reverse. This type was issued at Calcutta and Bombay 1877-1901 in a bewildering array of varieties, including proofs, off-metal strikes and restrikes. The type is the second largest silver denomination. It is distinguished from the type issued 1862-76 by the obverse legend, "VICTORIA EMPRESS" instead of "VICTORIA QUEEN." For 1888, the Bombay product comes with and without the "B" mintmark; this specimen is | + | This specimen was lot 22571 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $998.75. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "INDIA. 1/2 Rupee, 1888-(B). NGC MS-63. Sharply struck and attractive." note clashed die reverse. This type was issued at Calcutta and Bombay 1877-1901 in a bewildering array of varieties, including proofs, off-metal strikes and restrikes. The type is the second largest silver denomination. It is distinguished from the type issued 1862-76 by the obverse legend, "VICTORIA EMPRESS" instead of "VICTORIA QUEEN." For 1888, the Bombay product comes with and without the "B" mintmark; this specimen is with. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 1,748,000 plus more from Calcutta. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,748,000 plus more from Calcutta. | ||
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* [[India 1888-B 1/4 rupee|1888-B quarter rupee]] | * [[India 1888-B 1/4 rupee|1888-B quarter rupee]] | ||
* [[India 1888(c) 1/4 rupee|1888(c) quarter rupee]] | * [[India 1888(c) 1/4 rupee|1888(c) quarter rupee]] | ||
| + | * [[India 1888-C 1/2 rupee|1888-C half rupee]] | ||
* [[India 1888-B rupee|1888-B rupee]] | * [[India 1888-B rupee|1888-B rupee]] | ||
* [[India 1888-C rupee|1888-C rupee]] | * [[India 1888-C rupee|1888-C rupee]] | ||
Revision as of 10:01, 24 September 2024
This specimen was lot 22571 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $998.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA. 1/2 Rupee, 1888-(B). NGC MS-63. Sharply struck and attractive." note clashed die reverse. This type was issued at Calcutta and Bombay 1877-1901 in a bewildering array of varieties, including proofs, off-metal strikes and restrikes. The type is the second largest silver denomination. It is distinguished from the type issued 1862-76 by the obverse legend, "VICTORIA EMPRESS" instead of "VICTORIA QUEEN." For 1888, the Bombay product comes with and without the "B" mintmark; this specimen is with.
Recorded mintage: 1,748,000 plus more from Calcutta.
Specification: 5.83 g, 0.917 fine silver, .171 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-491.
- 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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