© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Victoria
1840 year| Silver (.917) | 2.92 g | 19.5 mm |
| Location | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| 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#21136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Value in English and Urdu inside a wreath, English legend and toothed rim outside wreath
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
1/4 RUPEE
چار آنہ
1840.
Translation:
East India Company
1/4 Rupee
Four annas (1/4 Rupee)
1840
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Four Annas = 1/4 rupee (click on image)Interesting fact
The ¼ Rupee coin made of Silver (.917) weighing 2.92 g, issued during the reign of Queen Victoria in 1840, is an interesting piece of history because it was part of the first decimal currency system introduced in India, replacing the previous system of annas and paise. This coin was equivalent to one-fourth of a rupee and was widely used in everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 6450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee - Victoria 1840 coin.
