© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Rupee - Victoria Pattern
1861 year| Silver (.917) | 11.66 g | 30.7 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 30.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination over Country and Date with floral wreath surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1861
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Very similar to circulation issue, with a different effigy of the Queen. As stated in a listing by Baldwins: “reverse right top bulb has thick lips and two extra lines engraved into the bulb, the design of the inside of the flower is more strongly engraved, and there is the die cut on the top left leaf” (in reference to the Queen's dress).
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rupee - Victoria (Pattern) 1861 from India - British (British India) made of Silver (.917) weighing 11.66 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.
