Victoria - 1/4 Rupee 1889 Bombay - British India

Country: British India 
Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1889 (1877-1901)
Mint: Bombay (B)
Value: 1/4 Rupee (1/4)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver 
Weight: 2.8 g.
Diameter: 20 mm
Mintage: 4,298,000
Grade: VF20-25 (fine scratches Obv.)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Reference: 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:
B 
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1889

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