Country: British India - Victoria Empress
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1893 (1877-1901)
Value: 1 Rupee (1)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 11.5 g.
Diameter: 30.78 mm
Mint: Bombay (B Incuse)
Mintage: 65,590,000
Grade: VF35 (Stained)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 473.1 (Type C Bust; Type I Reverse)
Obverse:
Crowned head of Empress Victoria surrounded by lettering.
The word 'Queen' changed to 'Empress' from the previous design.
Lettering: VICTORIA EMPRESS
Engraver: William Wyon.
Reverse:
A wreath surrounding the denomination and the date, which are separated by a horizontal line. (Mintmark B incuse under flower at top)
Lettering:
B
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1893
Edge:
Reeded.
Mints:
B → Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date).
C → Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date).
Reference : KM# 492
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India