1840 - 1861, (Second issue) (Queen Victoria – Divided Legend)

Obv - Uncrowned head of Queen Victoria with the divided legend “VICTORIA QUEEN”

Specifications
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter – 1.3” to 1.2”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom
Rev – Value of the coin

After the Indian mutiny in 1857, the administration of India was transferred from East India Company to a Council of state under British crown. In the year 1858 Victoria was proclaimed as the queen of Great Britain and colonies.