What is the market value of a 1888 ONE RUPEE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1888 ONE RUPEE coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹1,435 to ₹1,450 in circulated condition, and ₹1,600 to ₹2,500 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1888 ONE RUPEE coin?

This coin is minted in Silver with an official weight of 11.66 grams and a diameter of 30.30 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Reeded edge.

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1888 ONE RUPEE coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1888.

1888 VICTORIA EMPRESS ONE RUPEE (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

VICTORIA EMPRESS One Rupee Coin – 1888 Calcutta Mint

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

Reverse ONE RUPEE INDIA 1888 within ornamental wreath of flora.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
Issue Value : ONE RUPEE
Year : 1888
Date of Issue : 1888
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / "C" Incused on the whoral of bottom flower
Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
Weight : 11.66 gms
Diameter : 30.30-30.80 mm
Thickness : 1.80 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Reeded
Demonetized : Yes - 01 May 1943

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI462C	7568000	₹1,435–₹1,450	₹1,600–₹2,500	Common	Report

ID: BI462C Report

Mintage 7568000
Circulation ₹1,435–₹1,450
UNC to GEM UNC ₹1,600–₹2,500
Frequency Common

VICTORIA EMPRESS One Rupee Coin – 1888 Calcutta Mint

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What is the market value of a 1888 ONE RUPEE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1888 ONE RUPEE coin?

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1888 ONE RUPEE coin?