Summary
1/4 Rupee, Issued by India, 1862
Minted by Calcutta Mint
Obverse Description
Crowned and robed bust of the queen facing left; around VICTORIA QUEEN (inverted V at centre of bust truncation)
Reverse Description
Within entwined scrollwork of Indian flora, 1/4 / RUPEE / INDIA / 1862
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1862 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
2.89 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#470 Pridmore 376 (check diameter)
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1980. The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Part 4, India. 2.
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
