Description
📝 Product Description:
1835 1/2 Anna Copper Coin – East India Company | British India (Excellent Condition, Rare Collectible)
Add a true colonial-era rarity to your collection with this 1835 1/2 Anna copper coin, issued by the East India Company. As one of the earliest standardized denominations under British rule in India, this coin holds great historical and collectible value.
This original 1/2 Anna coin features sharp inscriptions in English, Persian, and Bengali, alongside the classic East India Company crest. It is preserved in excellent condition, with well-defined details, smooth edges, and a natural aged patina rarely seen on copper coins of this vintage.
Coin Specifications:
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Year: 1835
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Denomination: 1/2 Anna
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Issuer: East India Company
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Obverse: East India Company coat of arms with lions, shield, and flags
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Reverse: "1/2 ANNA" with the date "1835" in English, Persian, and Bengali
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Metal: Copper
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Weight: Approx. 9.4 grams
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Diameter: Approx. 28 mm
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Condition: Excellent – minimal wear, legible script, strong definition
Why This Coin Deserves a Place in Your Collection:
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✅ 1835 – First Year of Uniform Coinage in British India
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🪙 1/2 Anna – Rare Copper Denomination from East India Company Era
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🏛️ Colonial Heritage – Authentic Early British India Coin
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📈 Excellent Condition – Scarce in This Grade
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🎁 Perfect for Collectors, Historians & Gifting
This 1835 1/2 Anna coin is a timeless reminder of the transition from East India Company to Crown rule — and a fine example of pre-Victorian Indian numismatics.