© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Victoria
1840 year| Silver (.917) | 2.92 g | 19.3 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 | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Value within wreath in English and Urdu (Chaar aana), English legend and date below outside wreath, toothed rim
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
1/4
RUPEE
چار آنہ
1840
Translation: Four Annas
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Four Annas = 1/4 rupeeKM 454.1 - mule (reverse of KM 453, 34 berries in wreath, dot after date)
KM 454.2 - W W on truncation, Plain '4' in date, Bombay or Calcutta mint
KM 454.2 - W W on truncation, Crosslet '4' in date, Bombay mint
KM 454.3 - W W B on truncation, Madras mint
KM 454.4 - W W S on truncation, Madras mint
Interesting fact
The ¼ Rupee coin made of Silver (.917) weighing 2.92 g, minted in 1840 during the reign of Queen Victoria, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was part of the first decimal currency system introduced in India, replacing the previous system of annas and paise. This coin, along with other denominations, played a significant role in the financial transactions of everyday life in India during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 13663510 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
