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¼ Rupee - Victoria
Silver (.917) | 2.92 g | 19.5 mm |
Issuer | India - British (British India) |
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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 |
Numista | N#18983 |
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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 |
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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.