British India Victoria Half Anna 1862 Copper Coin

British India Victoria Half Anna 1862 copper coin featuring the crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left with the legend VICTORIA QUEEN on the obverse. The reverse displays HALF ANNA INDIA 1862 within a beaded circle, surrounded by an ornate floral wreath. This coin belongs to the Victoria Queen Half Anna series issued by British India and is an important 19th century Indian colonial coin for collectors of British India coinage. The standard specification is copper composition, approximately 12.7 grams weight, 30.5 mm diameter and 2.1 mm thickness, with a plain edge and milled construction. The 1862 issue was struck at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras, and the mint can be distinguished through measurements and other variety characteristics. The coin shows substantial circulation wear and an aged natural copper-brown appearance. Reference: KM 468.