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Coin - 1/4 Rupee, India, 1862
Reg. No: NU 13295
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- Summary:
- 1/4 Rupee, Issued by India, 1862
Minted by Calcutta Mint - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Weight: | 2.890 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | british commonwealth coins, british commonwealth and empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Calcutta Mint, Medal & Coin Makers, Kolkata, India, 1757-1952, Leonard Charles Wyon, Engraver (1826-1891), Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | India |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | British India |
| DateEra: | 1862 AD |
| Denomination: | 1/4 Rupee |
| 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 |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | India, 1862 |
| Mint: | Calcutta (Mint), India, 1862 |
| Artist: | Leonard Wyon - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1861 |
| References: |
KM#470 Pridmore 376 (check diameter) |
| Bibliography: |
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