British India 1862 AR Rupee (Numista 3345)

BRITISH INDIA
Time of Victoria (1837-1901)
AR Rupee (30.5mm, 11.66g, 12h)
Dated 1862. Calcutta mint
Obverse: VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust of Queen Victoria left
Reverse: ONE RUPEE INDIA 1862 in four lines within ornate wreath of roses, thistles, and lotus flowers
References: Numista 3345
Mintage: Unknown

While the history of British involvement in India dates back to the beginning of the 17th century, it wasn't until 1858, in the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-8, that direct governmental control of the subcontinent was transferred from the British East India Company to the Crown. British rule after the rebellion tended to be more guarded and circumspect; earlier attempts to modernize India and institute social reforms were restrained, and the army was restructured to help prevent any uprisings in the future. This period of Crown rule, called the British Raj, continued until India gained its independence in 1947.

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