Summary
Proof 5 Rupees, Issued by India, 1879
Minted by Calcutta Mint
Obverse Description
Crowned and robed bust of the queen facing left; around VICTORIA EMPRESS
Reverse Description
Within entwined scrollwork with ten-pointed star and inner a beaded circle , FIVE / RUPEES / INDIA / 1879
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), A.H. Baldwin & Son Ltd, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1879 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
Gold
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.88 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#493 Pridmore 42
[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
