What is the market value of a 1898 ONE RUPEE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1898 ONE RUPEE coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 in circulated condition, and ₹3,000 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 1898 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 1898 ONE RUPEE coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1898.

1898 VICTORIA EMPRESS ONE RUPEE (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

VICTORIA EMPRESS One Rupee Coin – 1898 Calcutta Mint

1898 India ONE 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 ONE RUPEE INDIA 1898 within ornamental wreath of flora.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA EMPRESS
Issue Value : ONE RUPEE
Year : 1898
Date of Issue : 1898
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
BI469C	1250976	₹1,500–₹2,000	₹3,000–₹6,000	Scarce	Report

ID: BI469C Report

Mintage 1250976
Circulation ₹1,500–₹2,000
UNC to GEM UNC ₹3,000–₹6,000
Frequency Scarce

VICTORIA EMPRESS One Rupee Coin – 1898 Calcutta Mint

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What is the market value of a 1898 ONE RUPEE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1898 ONE RUPEE coin?

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1898 ONE RUPEE coin?