VICTORIA QUEEN One Rupee Coin – 1840 Madras Mint

BI445M
BI445M
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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..
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : VICTORIA QUEEN
  4. Issue Value : ONE RUPEE
  5. Year : 1840
  6. Date of Issue : August 1841
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : MADRAS / Diameter 31.8-32.3 mm with privy mark
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
  10. Weight : 11.66 gms
  11. Diameter : 31.80-30.80 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.80 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Reeded
  15. Demonetized : Yes - 1901

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI445M 21898181 ₹1,700–₹2,000 ₹2,500–₹5,000 Scarce Report
ID: BI445M Report
  • Mintage 21898181
  • Circulation ₹1,700–₹2,000
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹2,500–₹5,000
  • Frequency Scarce

Mule and Lion Variety

"S'incused at Queen's neck, "V" Raised at the bottom right portion of the ribbon, "E" Raised on the tip of the left side of ribbon bow on the reverse.
19 berries(10L+9R), 20 berries(10L+10R), 35 berries(20L+15R), 36 berries(20L+16R).