Victoria - Half Rupee 1874 Bombay - British India

Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1874 (1862-1876)
Mint: Bombay
Value: 1/2 Rupee (1/2)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 5.7 g.
Diameter: 24 mm
Mintage: 1,654,000
Grade: VF35
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 472 (B Bust Type II Reverse)

Obverse:
Crowned head of Queen Victoria facing left, divided English legend, toothed rim.

Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN

Engraver: William Wyon.

Reverse:
Denomination and date, wreath surrounds. (Mintmark Dot below date).

Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1874

Edge:
Milled..

Mints:
Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date).
• Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date).

Comments:
- Obverse types http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/qrupee-obv.htm
- Reverse types http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/qrupee-rev.htm
- Mint marks http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/qrupee-mm.htm

Reference : KM# 472

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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