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Obverse: Crowned bust of Empress Victoria facing left
SCARCEAU-58
1885 Victoria Empress One Rupee Silver Coin — Calcutta Mint (Type A/I, Die Variety)
SKU: BI-VIC-1885-C1• Ref: KM# 492, Pridmore# 142• Mint: Calcutta
₹4,800₹5,60014% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
In 1877, following the Royal Titles Act of 1876, Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India (Kaisar-i-Hind). The coinage legend was subsequently updated from 'Victoria Queen' to 'Victoria Empress'. Silver rupees of this era formed the monetary backbone of trade across the Indian Ocean basin.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“Carefully vetted from a premier Kolkata estate collection. The high points of Victoria's crown and veil details show crisp, uninterrupted strike sharpness with zero signs of artificial polishing.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodBritish Colonial Raj
Dynasty / EmpireHouse of Hanover / Windsor
Monarch / RulerQueen Victoria (Empress of India)
Issuing Country / StateBritish India
Region / SubahCalcutta Presidency
DenominationOne Rupee
Gregorian Year1885
Mint of MintageCalcutta
Mint Mark / SymbolNo mintmark (Calcutta standard)
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.917 Silver (11/12 fine)
Official Weight11.66 g
Diameter30.8 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Die Axis / Alignment12 o'clock
Edge CharacteristicMilled / Reeded
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# 492, Pridmore# 142
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Crowned bust of Empress Victoria facing left, legend 'VICTORIA EMPRESS' divided around rim.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Denomination 'ONE RUPEE INDIA' and date '1885' enclosed within an ornate botanical scroll wreath.
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