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VICTORIA QUEEN 1/4 Rupee Coin – 1840 Calcutta Mint

BI321C
BI321C
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Obverse Bare head of the Queen facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the continuous Legend VICTORIA QUEEN.
Reverse 1/4 RUPEE چار آنہ within wreath of laurel, all surrounded by the lettering of the Legend EAST INDIA COMPANY 1840.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA QUEEN
  4. Issue Value : 1/4 RUPEE
  5. Year : 1840
  6. Date of Issue : May 1842
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Diameter 19.3-19.4 mm with crescent privy mark on ribbon bow
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
  10. Weight : 2.91 gms
  11. Diameter : 19.30-19.40 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.50 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Reeded
  15. Demonetized : Yes - 1901

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI321C 12994320 ₹1,000–₹1,200 ₹2,500–₹7,500 Scarce Report
ID: BI321C Report
  • Mintage 12994320
  • Circulation ₹1,000–₹1,200
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹2,500–₹7,500
  • Frequency Scarce

Mule and Lion Variety


20 berries(10L+10R) & 34 berries (19L+15R).


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