Victoria - 1/4 Rupee 1896 Calcutta - British India

Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1896 (1877-1901)
Mint: Calcutta (C incuse)
Value: 1/4 Rupee (1/4)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (gilted)
Weight: 2.9 g.
Diameter: 20 mm
Mintage: 9,464,200
Grade: VF/VG (Reverse damaged)
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
1896

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

Riferimento : KM# 490

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collezione : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India