Bombay Mint – Milled Coinages – European Style – Copper

Half Annas – 1833 to 1844. Reverse Varieties

 

Size of letters

The letters may be different heights. One way of identifying these differences is the position of the letters relative to the scales. Rev I the H & A are inside the top of the scales; Rev II the H & A are outside the top of the scales. Rev III H & A are well above the top of the scales..

 

 

I

II

III

Size of letters

1.8mm

2.2mm

1.2mm

 

I – Letters 1.8mm

II - Letters 2.2mm

III – Letters 1.2mm