Colonial India | Quarter Anna

Colonial India | Quarter AnnaHistory of the Artifact The Colonial Quarter Anna coin minted in India under George V was an important low denomination currency used during British rule. These coins were issued between 1912 and 1936, during George Vs reign as Emperor of India. Made primarily of bronze, the coin was a practical means of small transactions in colonial India. It had a weight of approximately 4. 85 grams and a diameter of around 25. 4 mm, making it a lightweight yet

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