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.

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