Rare Half Rupee 1899 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Silver Coin # A179

Name: Rare Half Rupee 1899 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Silver Coin # A179
Brand: Numismatic Hub
SKU: NH-A179
Price: 7500 INR
Availability: InStock

₹7,500 ~~₹11,250~~

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A silver Half Rupee of 1899 issued under Queen Victoria Empress, struck at the Calcutta Mint of British India. 👑 Genuine 1899 Queen Victoria Empress silver Half Rupee 🪙 Struck at the historic Calcutta Mint in British India ⭐ Highly Collectible 📜 Graded in Fine condition with fully legible date and legends ✅100% Genuine Item

Condition: Fine (Heavy USED)
Metal: Silver
Mint: Calcutta Mint (Kolkata)
Country: India
Year: 1899

Description

Rare silver Half Rupee of British India dated 1899, issued during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned diademed bust of the Queen facing left with the legend "VICTORIA EMPRESS", while the reverse shows "HALF RUPEE / INDIA / 1899" within an ornate floral wreath.

Denomination: Half Rupee (8 Annas)
Year: 1899, Queen Victoria Empress series
Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
Metal: Silver, approximately 0.917 fineness
Diameter: about 25.3 mm as measured from the scan
Condition: Fine, with even circulation wear and a few surface hairlines; legends and date fully legible

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Step back in time to the height of the British Raj with this genuine 1899 Half Rupee silver coin, struck during the latter years of Queen Victoria’s historic reign as Empress of India. Meticulously produced at the prestigious Calcutta Mint, this 8 Annas piece is composed of high-grade .917 silver and measures approximately 25.3 mm in diameter. The obverse showcases the regal, crowned bust of Queen Victoria, while the reverse displays the denomination and year gracefully framed by an intricate floral wreath. Graded in Fine condition, this piece displays heavy, authentic circulation wear that speaks volumes of its journey through the bustling marketplaces of colonial India over a century ago, yet its date and royal inscriptions remain completely legible. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike are drawn to nineteenth-century British Indian coinage for its exquisite Victorian artistry and tangible connection to a bygone imperial era. Whether you are expanding a comprehensive South Asian type set or searching for a distinct historical conversation piece, this authentic Calcutta Mint striking is a magnificent addition to any growing cabinet of world treasures. Please note that the accompanying high-resolution scans display the exact piece you will receive.