British India (Bombay Presidency) ¼ Anna Paisa 1833 Rare Coin

Issuer	Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1249 (1833-1834)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency	Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition	Copper
Weight	6.47 g
Diameter	25 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment

This exceptional ¼ Anna Paisa represents a fascinating piece of British India’s colonial numismatic heritage. Minted in 1833-1834 (1249 AH) by the Bombay Presidency under East India Company authority, this copper coin embodies the transitional period of Indian monetary history. Measuring 25mm in diameter and weighing 6.47g, the coin features the prestigious East India Company Coat of Arms on its obverse, accompanied by Islamic calendar dating and Latin inscriptions (“AUSP:REG & SEN:ANG”) reflecting the blend of European and Eastern influences characteristic of the era.

Struck using the refined milled technique, this coin showcases superior craftsmanship compared to earlier hand-struck pieces. Its historical significance lies in documenting the Company’s monetary control during the pre-Mutiny period, making it invaluable for historians and collectors specializing in Indian colonial coinage. The rarity of well-preserved examples from this series, combined with the coin’s age and copper composition, makes it a highly sought-after acquisition. Ideal for serious numismatists, history enthusiasts, and investment collectors, this piece offers both educational value and long-term appreciation potential within the growing market for Indian colonial artifacts.

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