Obverse

Reverse

Half Anna

East India Company Rama Tankat (Temple Token)

India (East India Company - Imitation) · 1818 (Fictitious)

A copper-colored fantasy token featuring the Hindu deity Hanuman and the legend 'EAST INDIA COMPANY' with the date 1818.

Country: India (East India Company - Imitation)
Year: 1818 (Fictitious)
Denomination: Half Anna
Metal: Copper or Brass
Grade: About Uncirculated (Modern manufacture with artificial aging/toning)

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Overview

A copper-colored fantasy token featuring the Hindu deity Hanuman and the legend 'EAST INDIA COMPANY' with the date 1818.

Historical significance

These are 'Temple Tokens' or 'Rama Tankas.' While they bear the name of the East India Company and the year 1818, they were not officially struck by the EIC for currency. They were produced in the late 19th and 20th centuries for religious purposes, often sold to pilgrims or used in puja.

Obverse (front)

The legend 'EAST INDIA COMPANY' around the rim with 'HALF ANNA' and the date '1818' inside a decorative border.

Reverse (back)

The Hindu deity Hanuman (the monkey god) depicted in a leaping or flying pose, surrounded by a religious inscription in Devanagari script.

Estimated value

$1-$10 (Primarily of novelty or religious value; not a rare numismatic item)

What drives this coin's value

Most of these items are modern replicas. Genuine antique temple tokens exist but this specific '1818 EIC' type is a well-known fantasy design with no silver or gold content.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (Modern manufacture with artificial aging/toning)

Mintage & rarity

Extremely common; mass-produced modern imitations.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

If it features a Hindu deity on one side and 'East India Company' on the other, it is a religious token/fantasy piece, not legal tender. The '1818' date is a red flag for this specific design.

Notable varieties & errors

Numerous variations in the depiction of Hanuman and quality of lettering exist.

Similar coins

Often confused with genuine East India Company 1818 coinage, which features different designs (usually a coat of arms or a balance scale).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges; avoid chemical cleaners which can strip the artificial patina common on these tokens.

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