One Rupees  – Victoria 

Obverse

Crowned head of Empress Victoria surrounded by lettering.
The word ‘Queen’ changed to ‘Empress’ from the previous design.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA EMPRESS

Reverse

The value and date below surrounded by a wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1889

Features

Issuer India – British (British India) 
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1877-1901
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 11.66 g
Diameter 30.79 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 3719
References KM# 492

Edge

Reeded

Mints

B Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
C Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)

Comments

– For Obverse and Reverse types please see…
Obverse types: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/rupee-obv.htm
Reverse types: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/rupee-rev.htm
Mint marks:    http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/rupee-mm.htm

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