East India Co. 1835 1/2 Rupee

Own a foundational piece of India’s colonial monetary history with the 1835 East India Company ½ Rupee coin, issued during the reign of King William IV . This coin belongs to the landmark 1835 uniform coinage reform, when the East India Company standardized currency across its territories in India.
Struck in silver, the ½ Rupee typically measures around 23 mm in diameter and weighs approximately 5.7 grams. The obverse features the portrait of King William IV, symbolizing British authority, while the reverse displays the denomination along with Persian and English inscriptions,reflecting the administrative and cultural duality of the time.
These coins were widely used in trade and daily transactions, forming the backbone of India’s early unified monetary system. The 1835 issue is especially significant as it marked the transition from diverse regional coinages to a standardized imperial currency.
Encased in an Anka handcrafted wooden watch, this coin becomes a refined wearable artifact,blending early colonial history with timeless craftsmanship.
USP : A key coin from India’s first unified currency system, representing the foundation of modern Indian coinage.