Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1888 (1877-1901)
Mint: Calcutta
Value: 1/4 Rupee (1/4)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 2.7 g.
Diameter: 20 mm
Mintage: 4,944,680
Grade: F12
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 490
Obverse:
Crowned head of Victoria facing left, divided English legend, toothed rim
Lettering: VICTORIA EMPRESS
Engraver: William Wyon
Reverse:
Denomination and date, wreath surrounds.
Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1888
Edge:
Reeded
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# 490
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India