© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - Victoria
| Silver (.917) | 2.92 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1901 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Denomination and date, wreath surrounds
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1893
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- 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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee coin from India, minted during the reign of Victoria (1877-1901) is that it was made of silver (.917) and weighed 2.92 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin during the British colonial era in India and was widely used for everyday transactions. Despite being made of a relatively small amount of silver, the coin was still considered valuable and played an important role in the economy of the time. Today, this coin is a sought-after collector's item and a piece of history that reflects the rich cultural heritage of India during the British colonial period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 B dot | 883760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 C | 3440120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 44240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 C incuse | 2463030 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 C | 821010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 B dot | 1444360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 C incuse | 3224120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 B dot | 2775160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 C incuse | 612280 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 B dot | 183560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 C incuse | 2870720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 B raised | 1709160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 C incuse | 3596040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 B | 1117880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 C incuse | 1024080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 B raised | 1683600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 C incuse | 7087000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 B raised | 4421760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 C incuse | 6493880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 B raised | 2277720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 C | 4944680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 B incuse | 4297520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 C incuse | 6056010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 B incuse | 458960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 C incuse | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1891 B incuse | 883320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 C incuse | 7286760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 B incuse | 4058680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 B incuse | 1534240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 C incuse | 6483960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 B incuse | 1534240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 C incuse | 6434560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 C incuse | 9464200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 B incuse | 2384920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 C incuse | 5884440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 B incuse | 4948792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 C incuse | 1329760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 C incuse | 1605820 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 C incuse | 4475593 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee - Victoria 1877-1901 coin.
