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1 Rupee - Victoria Off Metal Strike
1862 year| Gold | 11.66 g | 30.78 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 30.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
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
The 1 Rupee - Victoria (Off Metal Strike) 1862 from India - British (British India) made of Gold weighing 11.66 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and collectors of Indian and British colonial coins.
