What is the market value of a 1840 ONE RUPEE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1840 ONE RUPEE coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹1,550 to ₹1,600 in circulated condition, and ₹1,700 to ₹3,000 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1840 ONE RUPEE coin?

This coin is minted in Silver with an official weight of 11.66 grams and a diameter of 31.10 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Reeded edge.

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1840 ONE RUPEE coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1840.

1840 VICTORIA QUEEN ONE RUPEE (CALCUTTA Mint) - British India Value

1840 India ONE RUPEE Coin CALCUTTA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution

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Obverse Bare head of the Queen facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the continuous Legend VICTORIA QUEEN.

Reverse ONE RUPEE یک روپیہ within wreath of laurel, all surrounded by the lettering EAST INDIAN COMPANY 1840..

Issuer : British India
Category : British India
Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA QUEEN
Issue Value : ONE RUPEE
Year : 1840
Date of Issue : November 1840
Type : Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Diameter 31.1-31.4 mm and crescent privy mark on ribbon bow
Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
Weight : 11.66 gms
Diameter : 31.10-32.30 mm
Thickness : 1.80 mm
Shape : Circular
Edge : Reeded
Demonetized : Yes - 1901

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
BI445C	179934670	₹1,550–₹1,600	₹1,700–₹3,000	Common	Report

ID: BI445C Report

Mintage 179934670
Circulation ₹1,550–₹1,600
UNC to GEM UNC ₹1,700–₹3,000
Frequency Common

Mule and Lion Variety

"E" incused on end tip of left ribbbon & Crescent raised on top left portion of ribbon bow on the reverse. 19 berries(10L+9R), 34 berries(19L+15R), 35 berries(20L+15R).

"E" incused on end tip of left ribbbon & Crescent raised on top left portion of ribbon bow on the reverse.
19 berries(10L+9R), 34 berries(19L+15R), 35 berries(20L+15R).

VICTORIA QUEEN One Rupee Coin – 1840 Calcutta Mint

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VICTORIA QUEEN One Rupee Coin – 1840 Calcutta Mint

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What is the market value of a 1840 ONE RUPEE coin (CALCUTTA Mint)?

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1840 ONE RUPEE coin?

How do I identify the CALCUTTA Mint mark on this 1840 ONE RUPEE coin?