Obv - Crowned bust of Queen Victoria in place of uncrowned head design of the earlier issues with the divided legend “VICTORIA QUEEN”
Rev – Value of the coin in English only. Legend “EAST INDIA COMPANY” removed
Specifications
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter – 1.3”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom
Rev – Value of the coin
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter – 1.3”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom
Rev – Value of the coin
On 1.1.1877 Queen Victoria assumed the title of “Empress of India”. Hence the inscription on the Rupee and other coins was changed from “Victoria Queen” to “Victoria Empress”.
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