VICTORIA
The Coins of British India
One Rupee

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Obverse Types A, B, C

Coins minted from 1862 through 1873 all have the date 1862.
The legend reads "Victoria Queen" for coins dated 1862 - 1876.
It reads "Victoria Empress" for coins dated 1877 - 1901.

The Rupee coin has three distinct Obverse designs, which can be identified by examining the panels on the front of the dress.

Bust A - The front of the dress has 3-3/4 panels
Bust C - The front of the dress has 3-½ or 3-1/3 panels … check the flower on the right of the bottom panel … it has fewer leaves than the one in Bust A
Bust B - The front of the dress has 4-¼ panels

Obverse Bust A
Bust Type "A"
Detail Obverse Bust A
Detail of Bust Type "A"

Obverse Bust C
Bust Type "C"
Detail Obverse Bust C
Detail of Bust Type "C"

Obverse Bust B
Bust Type "B"
Detail Obverse Bust B
Detail of Bust Type "B"
Last Update: 28-September-2002

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