Denomination and Era:
This coin is a 1/4 Anna, a unit of currency formerly used in British India, equivalent to 1/16th of a rupee.
Composition:
The coin is made of copper.
Historical Context:
The anna was demonetized in India when the currency was decimalized in 1957 and in Pakistan in 1961, being replaced by the 5-paise coin.
Minting Details:
This particular coin was issued during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) by the East India Company. There were different dies used for the revers
