British India Coinage - Coins of Queen Victoria, Young Bust. |
One Rupee coin issued by the East India Company, 1840. |
Obverse: Young bust of Queen Victoria left.
Legend: VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse: Denomination (ONE RUPEE) within wreath. Small diamonds below inscription, 19 berries in wreath.
Legend: EAST INDIA COMPANY * 1840 *
Mint Place: Bombay
Reference: KM-457.8. (20 berries on wreath and small diamonds below Persian value)
Weight: 11.57 gram of Sterling Silver (.925); Diameter: 31 mm.