East India Company One Quarter Anna Coin1835

CountryIndia - British 
Years1835-1849
Value1/4 Anna = 1/64 Rupee (1/64)
MetalBronze
Weight6.48 g
Diameter25 mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Demonetizedyes



Obverse

Monarch William IV
Coat of arms of the East India Company: 2 lions, St George's cross on the crest and flags, motto on the ribbon "Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae"
Lettering:
1835
AUSP: REG: SEN: ANG:
Translation: By the Command of the King and Parliament of England

Reverse

The value in English within a wreath of laurel:ONE QUARTER ANNA
Between the tips of the wreath is the value in Persian:"Yek Pai" = One Pice

Around this the legend: EAST INDIA COMPANY
All within a raised, plain rim.
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
یک پای
ONE
QUARTER
ANNA

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