India, British India, 1858 AD., Soho mint (England), 1/4 Anna, Pridmore 156.
India, British India, East India Company, Ralph Heaton & Sons and James Watt & Co., Soho mint (England), 1858 AD.,
1/4 Anna (25,2 mm / 6,48 g), copper, actual weight at mint state ? g., mintage 62,720,000 (all 1858 var.), axes coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), plain edge,
Obv.: 1858 / AUSP REGIS - ET - SEN ANGLIAE , coat of arms of the East India Company: shield, 2 lions as supporters at sides, St Georges cross on the crest and flags, with the date between the scroll and the ribbon. The ribbon bears the abbreviated Latin motto "Auspicio Regis et Senatus Anglia" (By the Command of the King and Parliament of England).
Rev.: EAST INDIA COMPANY // ONE / QUARTER / ANNA , value within a wreath of laurel bound with ribbon, single tip leaves, between the tips of the wreath value in Persian ("Yek Pai" = One Pice).
KM 463.1 ; Pridmore 156 ; http://www.baldwin.co.uk/coins-of-india/VictoriaDivided/CatVicDivided_QuarterAnna1.htm#QuarterAnna1840Divided_Rev .
Year / Mintage / details
1857 (h) 47,040,000 KM 463.1 single leave tips - and double leave tips KM 463.2
1858 (w) 62,720,000 KM 463.1 single leave tips
1858 (h) 172,480,000 KM 463.2 double leave tips