Description
Territory: British India
• Denomination: ¼ Anna (Quarter Anna)
• Year: 1910
• Ruler: Edward VII
• Metal: Bronze
• Weight: ~4.85 g
• Diameter: ~25 mm
• Shape: Round
Obverse (Front)
• Portrait of King Edward VII facing right.
• Surrounding inscription:
“EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR”
Reverse (Back)
• Value inscription “1/4 ANNA INDIA”
• Decorative wreath design around the denomination.
• The year 1910 appears below.
Historical Context
This coin was issued during the final year of King Edward VII’s reign.
At that time, India was ruled directly by the British Empire, and the British monarch also held the title “Emperor of India.”
Your Coin’s Grade
According to the slab:
• Grade: G 4 (Good 4)
• Color: BN (Brown)
Meaning:
• Heavy circulation wear
• Most fine details worn smooth
• Main design still identifiable
Mintage
• Exact mintage varies by mint (Calcutta, Bombay, etc.), but millions were produced.
Collector Value
Approximate value:
• G condition: about $2 – $6 USD
• Better grades (VF–UNC): $10 – $40+
These coins are common but popular with collectors of British colonial coinage.
Interesting Fact
Before India adopted the decimal rupee system in 1957, the currency system was:
• 1 Rupee = 16 Annas
• 1 Anna = 4 Pice
• 1 Pice = 3 Pies
So this coin (¼ anna) represented a very small everyday denomination used in daily markets.