Victoria - 1/12 Anna 1877 Calcutta - British India

Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1877 (1877-1901)
Mint: Calcutta
Value: 1/12 Anna = 1/192 Rupee (1/192)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Copper 
Weight: 2.1 g.
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Mintage: 5,880,000 
Grade: VF (Damages environmental)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 483

Obverse:
Crowned head of Queen Victoria facing left, toothed rim.

Lettering: VICTORIA EMPRESS

Engraver: William Wyon.

Reverse:
Value above denomination, dividing line, country, date - all within beaded circle. Ornate intertwined leaves pattern surrounding.

Lettering:
1/12
ANNA
INDIA
1877

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
To identify mint.. count number of panels in dress.
Calcutta mint - 4 panels (see image), 'S' away from dress.
Bombay mint - 4.5 panels, 'S' close to dress.

Riferimento : KM# 483

Fonte : https://fr.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...

Collezione : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India