1862 Queen Victoria One Rupee Silver Coin | Rare Coins of British India
Discover an original 1862 Queen Victoria One Rupee silver coin from the British Raj era. This historic collectible is one of the most famous coins of British India and represents the early Victorian colonial period in the Indian subcontinent.
Made with high silver content and detailed floral artwork, this antique rupee is highly desirable among coin collectors, history lovers, and numismatics enthusiasts. The coin features the portrait of Queen Victoria with elegant Victorian-era engraving and the iconic “ONE RUPEE INDIA 1862” reverse design.
✨ Features:
• Original British India silver coin
• Queen Victoria portrait design
• Historic 1862 One Rupee issue
• Beautiful floral reverse artwork
• Great collectible and investment piece
Perfect for collectors of antique coins, vintage silver currency, and historical memorabilia.
Your Coin Specifications
- Diameter: 31 mm
- Weight: 11.45 grams
- Type: 1862 One Rupee British India
- Ruler: Queen Victoria
- Metal (original standard): .917 Silver
Original Standard for 1862 Rupee
An original coin was usually:
- Weight: about 11.66 grams
- Diameter: around 30.5–31 mm
Your coin being 11.45g is only slightly lighter, which can happen because of:
- Natural circulation wear over 160+ years
- Minor silver loss from handling
- Old cleaning/polishing
The edge reeding and design details in your photos also look promising.
Important Detail
The 1862 rupees have many replicas in the market, but your coin shows:
- Good Victorian portrait style
- Correct floral reverse
- Proper rim denticles
- Realistic aging and wear
That is a positive sign and Original Piece
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