1835 Madras Presidency William IV ½ Anna – Large Berries – 20 Berries – Reverse 1 O'Clock – Pridmore 133 – NGS VF30
A scarce and collectible William IV East India Company copper Half Anna dated 1835, struck at the Madras Mint during the British East India Company period.
This example features the desirable Large Berries variety, with a wreath containing 20 berries (10 on the left and 10 on the right). The reverse is rotated to approximately the 1 o'clock position, an important diagnostic feature of this particular variety.
The coin is catalogued as F. Pridmore 133 / GK 67 and is housed in an NGS VF30 slab. Indian specialist auction references describe the 1835 Madras 20-berry Large Berry type as Scarce to Very Scarce, making it an interesting addition to collections of East India Company coinage and British India copper.
Coin Details:
- Ruler: William IV
- Issuer: East India Company
- Presidency: Madras
- Mint: Madras
- Denomination: Half Anna
- Year: 1835
- Metal: Copper
- Variety: Large Berries
- Wreath: 20 Berries – 10 Left + 10 Right
- Reverse Alignment: Approximately 1 o'clock
- Reference: F. Pridmore 133
- GK: 67
- Grade: VF30
- Certification: NGS Slab
- Rarity: Scarce / Very Scarce variety
The obverse displays the East India Company arms with supporting lions and crown, while the reverse carries the denomination and traditional wreath design. This is an excellent historic coin for collectors of Madras Presidency, East India Company, William IV and British India copper coinage.