¼ Rupee - Victoria 1862-1876 front ¼ Rupee - Victoria 1862-1876 back
¼ Rupee - Victoria 1862-1876 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

¼ Rupee - Victoria

 
Silver (.917) 2.92 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1862-1876
Value
¼ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
2.92 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18983
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Denomination and date, surrounded by wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1862

Edge

Reeded

Comment

- To identify mint, measure coin,
 Calcutta: 19.3mm, coarse milling
 Bombay: 19.75mm, narrow milling
 Madras: 19.8mm, coarse milling

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee coin from India, minted during the reign of Victoria (1862-1876) is that it was made of silver (.917) and weighed 2.92 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin during the British rule in India and is a valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1862  5049000 - - - - - -
1874  5444000 - - - - - -
1874 • 1612000 - - - - - -
1875  2797000 - - - - - -
1876  6457000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee - Victoria 1862-1876 coin.