Victoria - One Rupee 1840 Madras - British India

Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1840
Mint: Madras
Value: 1 Rupee (1)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 11.3 g.
Diameter: 31 mm
Mintage: ? (scarce)
Grade: F12
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 457.8

Obverse:
Portrait of Queen Victoria, facing to left.

Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN

Engraver: William Wyon.

Reverse:
Value within wreath in English and Urdu (Yek Rupiya), outside wreath English legend & date below. (20 Berries, small Diamonds).

Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
ONE RUPEE
1840

Edge:
Reeded.

Referenz : KM# 457.8

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Sammlung : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India