What is the market value of a 1896 1/4 RUPEE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1896 1/4 RUPEE coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹1,000 to ₹1,300 in circulated condition, and ₹2,500 to ₹6,000 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1896 1/4 RUPEE coin?

This coin is minted in Silver with an official weight of 2.91 grams and a diameter of 19.30 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Reeded edge.

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1896 1/4 RUPEE coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1896.

1896 VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/4 RUPEE (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/4 Rupee Coin – 1896 Calcutta Mint

1896 India 1/4 RUPEE Coin CALCUTTA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution

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Obverse Crowned & ornamental robed bust of the Empress facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend VICTORIA EMPRESS.

Reverse 1/4 RUPEE INDIA 1896 within ornamental wreath of Indian flora.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
Issue Value : 1/4 RUPEE
Year : 1896
Date of Issue : 1896
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / "C" Incused on the bottom flower
Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
Weight : 2.91 gms
Diameter : 19.30-19.90 mm
Thickness : 1.35 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Reeded
Demonetized : Yes - 01 May 1943

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI345C	9464200	₹1,000–₹1,300	₹2,500–₹6,000	Scarce	Report

ID: BI345C Report

Mintage 9464200
Circulation ₹1,000–₹1,300
UNC to GEM UNC ₹2,500–₹6,000
Frequency Scarce

VICTORIA EMPRESS 1/4 Rupee Coin – 1896 Calcutta Mint

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