Summary
Copper 1/12 Anna coin issued in the Dewas (Senior Branch) Princely State
Machine struck in about 1888 AD at the Calcutta mint
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left; around, VICTORIA EMPRESS
Reverse Description
Within a circle of beads, 1/12 / ANNA / DEWAS STATE / S.B. / INDIA / 1888; around, closed vine wreath
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The letters S.B. on the reverse refer to the Senior Branch of Dewas.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1888 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
01
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.14 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#11
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 599 Pages