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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.

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA QUEEN
Issue Value : 1/4 RUPEE
Year : 1840
Date of Issue : February 1842
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : MADRAS / Diameter 19.6-19.7 mm with "S" incused on neck & "V" privy mark
Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
Weight : 2.91 gms
Diameter : 19.60-19.70 mm
Thickness : 1.50 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Reeded
Demonetized : Yes - 1901

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI321M	6450480	₹1,000–₹1,500	₹3,000–₹10,000	Rare	Report

ID: BI321M Report

"S" Incused, "S" Raised, "V" raised at the bottom right portion of ribbon bow on reverse.
20 berries(10L+10R).

VICTORIA QUEEN 1/4 Rupee Coin – 1840 Madras Mint

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