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VICTORIA QUEEN Half Rupee Coin – 1840 Madras Mint

BI381M
BI381M
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Obverse Bare head of the Queen facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the continuous Legend VICTORIA QUEEN.
Reverse HALF RUPEE هشت آن within wreath, within wreath of legend EAST INDIA COMPANY 1840., All within a toothed border.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA QUEEN
  4. Issue Value : HALF RUPEE
  5. Year : 1840
  6. Date of Issue : February 1842
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : MADRAS / Diameter 24.70-24.90 with "V" privy mark and "S" Incused on neck
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
  10. Weight : 5.83 gms
  11. Diameter : 24.70-24.90 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.50 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Reeded
  15. Demonetized : Yes

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI381M 1874420 ₹2,000–₹3,500 ₹5,000–₹20,000 Scarce Report
ID: BI381M Report
  • Mintage 1874420
  • Circulation ₹2,000–₹3,500
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹5,000–₹20,000
  • Frequency Scarce


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