Rare 1/4 Rupee 1893 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Silver Coin # A205

A genuine British India silver Quarter Rupee dated 1893, issued in the name of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned bust of Victoria facing left with the legend VICTORIA EMPRESS, while the reverse shows the value 1/4 RUPEE, INDIA and the date within an ornate floral wreath.

• Denomination: 1/4 Rupee (Quarter Rupee)
• Year: 1893, Queen Victoria Empress series
• Metal: Silver, standard issue of the period
• Diameter: approximately 20.5 mm as measured from the scan
• Mint: not determinable, the area below the date is worn
• Condition: Fair, honestly circulated with a well worn obverse portrait and clear reverse legend
• Mint: Calcutta Mint

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Step back into the height of the British Raj with this genuine 1893 Queen Victoria Empress silver quarter rupee. Struck during a fascinating era of imperial rule, this historic coin bears the regal left-facing crowned portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, accompanied by the grand title of Empress. The reverse displays the denomination and issuing country elegantly framed within an intricate floral wreath. Minted in Kolkata at the prestigious Calcutta Mint, this piece is crafted from solid silver and serves as a tangible piece of numismatic history from the Indian subcontinent. Graded in Fine condition with heavy circulation wear, this authentic artifact tells a vivid story of daily commerce in late 19th-century India. While time has softened the finer details of the royal portrait, the character and historical resonance remain entirely intact. It represents an essential addition for numismatists focusing on British colonial coinage, Victorian silver issues, or South Asian history. Please note that you will receive the exact coin shown in the product photographs.