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½ Rupee –

Context

Year: 1835

Issuing organization: East India Company

Ruler: William IV

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 3,572,756

Material

Diameter: 24.5 mm

Weight: 5.83 g

Silver weight: 5.35 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #449

Numista: #25920

Value

Bullion value: $14.68

Obverse

Inscription:

WILLIAM IIII, KING.

Engraver: William Wyon

Inscription:

EAST INDIA COMPANY

HALF RUPEE

هشت آن

1835.

Translation:

EAST INDIA COMPANY

HALF RUPEE

Eight Annas

1835.

Languages: English, Persian

Reeded

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1835	—	3,572,756

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