1835 1/4 anna

[brokencompass]

I found this one quarter anna at a coin shop yesterday. It has lovely details, probably even UNC or better.

I think this is a large legend variety, possibly a KM#446.1. I am not able to figure out which mint though. There is no explanation in Krause about mint marks for early 1/4 anna as far as I can search. Thoughts?

[Md. Shariful Islam]

In great condition. Have you collected the coin? Did you pay high price?

[brokencompass]

Yep! Bought it for USD 32. The shop keeper wouldn't sell it for anything less. I couldn't pass on this wonderful coin so I paid him what he wanted kicking and screaming!!

[Md. Shariful Islam]

Yep! Bought it for USD 32.

Too expensive satisfaction!!

[Ansari]

  32 US $ 

[Prosit]

It is a beauty!
Dale

[MWM]

The coin is in great condition. Congratulations brokencompass. You must be having great collection. All UNCs.
rgds,

[Md. Shariful Islam]

... and most likely I have become interested in these coppers from your collections. Never found a 1835 one near to your grade.

Islam

[brokencompass]

Thanks guys. I am only starting to build a good UNC collection. With the prices of UNC + coins these days it will probably stay a distant dream.

It definitely was pricey but I have never seen this coin in such a good condition.

Still not able to figure out the mint mark though.

[Md. Shariful Islam]

And here is my one. You will never be happy with this. Though I paid less than 1 dollar for this.

Islam

[abhinumis]

Congrats Broken compass for the great coin but I think U paid 2 much for it.. I'll shortly scan my coin I got in 3 $ in UNC condition with mint lustre a year back.. Looking at ur price I consider myself lucky!!!.. These coins are very common

[brokencompass]

Really lucky you are able to find UNCs of these easily Would love to see your coin/s too

[abhinumis]

Actually have 2 1835 Quarter Anna in excellent condition.. One with coin rotation and another with medal rotation.. With scan them and post in coming days

[abhinumis]

Hi all,
As I had promised to post my 1835 quarter anna. So here it is.. Please feel free to grade it..
Bought only for 60 rupee 2 years ago.
cheers

[Figleaf]

Wonderfully detailed coin, abhinumis. Getting a coin with so little wear cannot be a goal by itself, though. Now that you can spot all the details, why not make a very detailed description? Which plants do you see? How many fruits? What's that coat of arms? What's on the ribbon? What's the text in Arabic writing? These are all interesting questions that will make the coin come to life for you. Good luck!

Peter