Country: British India - Queen & Empress Victoria.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1892 (1877-1901)
Mint: Bombay (B incuse)
Value: 1 Rupee (1)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 11.4 g.
Diameter: 30.79 mm
Mintage: 72,200,000
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 492 (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:
The value and date below surrounded by a wreath, Mintmark B incuse at top under flower.
Lettering:
B
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1892
Edge:
Reeded.
Mints:
B → Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date).
C → Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date).
Comments:
- For Obverse and Reverse types types =
Obverse types: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/rupee-obv.htm
Reverse types: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/rupee-rev.htm
Mint marks: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/rupee-mm.htm
Dot varieties in 1862: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/rupee-dot.htm
Référence : KM# 492
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India