INDIA, Colonial. British India. Victoria. Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837-1901; Empress of India, 1876-1901. AR Half Rupee (25mm, 5.85 g, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1840. Young head left / Denomination in English and Persian; all within wreath; date below; crescent on left bow of ribbon. UCI 2.32; Pridmore 73; KM 455.4. Toned, traces of die dust, marks. Good VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.