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¼ Rupee - Victoria Off Metal Strike
1862 year| Gold | 2.92 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1862
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Struck during the first year of production for the crowned head Victoria type and the first instance of gold off-metal strikes in British India. The reason for the existence of this type is not entirely known, but several reasons can be hypothesized. Whatever the actual reason, we know today that 1862-dated gold strikings are incredibly rare.- Calcutta mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1862 ¼ Rupee - Victoria (Off Metal Strike) from India - British (British India) is that it was minted in gold, which was a unusual choice for a coin of its denomination at the time. Most coins of this era and value were made of silver or copper, but the use of gold for this particular coin reflects the wealth and power of the British Empire at the time.
