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5 Rupees - Victoria
1879 year| Gold (.917) | 3.887 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 5 Rupees |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.887 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE RUPEES
INDIA
1879
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Rupees - Victoria 1879 coin from India - British (British India) is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria, who was the longest-reigning British monarch, ruling for 63 years and 7 months.
