Rare 1/4 Rupee 1840 Queen Victoria East Calcutta Mint India Company British India Silver Coin # A200

An 1840 silver Quarter Rupee struck for the East India Company, carrying the young head bust of Queen Victoria on the obverse with the legend VICTORIA QUEEN, and the denomination within a wreath on the reverse surrounded by EAST INDIA COMPANY with the date below.

• Denomination: 1/4 Rupee (Quarter Rupee)
• Year: 1840, as read on the reverse below the wreath
• Issuer: East India Company, British India period
• Metal: Silver; diameter about 20.4 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with the portrait and legends clear but the wreath centre and RUPEE lettering softened by wear
• No mint mark is visible below the date, so the mint has been left unattributed
• Mint: Calcutta Mint

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Step back in time to the height of the British Empire with this genuine 1840 Quarter Rupee, a fascinating silver coin struck by the powerful East India Company. Featuring the charming young head bust of Queen Victoria on the obverse and a classic floral wreath enclosing the denomination on the reverse, this historic piece connects you directly to colonial trade and administration in nineteenth-century South Asia. Minted in Calcutta, this 20.4 mm silver specimen is graded in Fine condition, showing the appealing, even circulation of a true artifact that has traveled through generations. While centuries of history have naturally softened some of the finer wreath details and lettering, the regal portrait and key legends remain remarkably clear. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike treasure this era for its distinct imperial transition periods and intricate craftsmanship. Whether you are expanding a dedicated British India collection or seeking a tangible piece of global economic heritage, this authentic East India Company silver issue is a wonderful addition to any cabinet. You will receive the exact coin shown in the photographs, securely preserved for its next custodian.