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British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee Year 1901 VICTORIA EMPRESS in High AUNC Grade with Mint Luster
Original price was: ₹5,985.00.₹4,828.95Current price is: ₹4,828.95. only.
-17%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S Year 1892 VICTORIA EMPRESS in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹2,415.00.₹1,993.95Current price is: ₹1,993.95. only.
-23%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S Year 1874 QUEEN VICTORIA **RARE** Used Condition.
Original price was: ₹2,992.50.₹2,308.95Current price is: ₹2,308.95. only.
-17%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S Year 1841 “EIC” Queen CONTINUOUS LEGEND **V. RARE** Used Condition.
Original price was: ₹6,168.75.₹5,143.95Current price is: ₹5,143.95. only.
-14%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee KEY Year 1922 King GEORGE-V with SUN BURST Error **V. RARE** Collectable.
Original price was: ₹11,025.00.₹9,448.95Current price is: ₹9,448.95. only.
-17%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee 1835 “EIC” King WILLIAM-IV 6° Clock INVERTED AXIS **Ex-RARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹51,975.00.₹42,943.95Current price is: ₹42,943.95. only.
-24%
British India Coins
British India “FULL SILVER” 1/4 Rupee Year 1940 MATURE HEAD King GEORGE-VI **RARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹3,150.00.₹2,392.95Current price is: ₹2,392.95. only.
-36%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee EAST INDIA COMPANY 1840 Queen DIVIDED LEGEND **V.SCARE** Poor Grade.
Original price was: ₹4,725.00.₹3,043.95Current price is: ₹3,043.95. only.
-15%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee EAST INDIA COMPANY Year 1835 King WILLIAM-IV **RARE** Used Condition.
Original price was: ₹5,565.00.₹4,723.95Current price is: ₹4,723.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee 1840 “EAST INDIA COMPANY” Queen DIVIDED LEGEND **V. SCARE** AUNC Grade.
Original price was: ₹6,510.00.₹5,248.95Current price is: ₹5,248.95. only.
-21%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee 1840 “EAST INDIA COMPANY” Queen CONTINUOUS LEGEND **RARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹6,615.00.₹5,248.95Current price is: ₹5,248.95. only.
-29%
British India Coins
British India ONE ANNA Cu/Ni Key Date 1938 King GEORGE-VI **RARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹3,780.00.₹2,686.95Current price is: ₹2,686.95. only.
-30%
British India Coins
British 2 ANNA’S Ni/Brs Year 1943 King GEORGE-VI in UNC Grade.
Original price was: ₹813.75.₹565.95Current price is: ₹565.95. only.
-30%
British India Coins
British 2 ANNA’S Ni/Brs Year 1942 King GEORGE-VI in UNC Grade.
Original price was: ₹840.00.₹586.95Current price is: ₹586.95. only.
-25%
British India Coins
East India Company 1834 Half Anna “Small Letter” Calcutta Mint Copper Coin Rare #3
Original price was: ₹2,098.95.₹1,573.95Current price is: ₹1,573.95. only.
-25%
British India Coins
East India Company 1834 Half Anna “Small Letter” Calcutta Mint Copper Coin Rare #2
Original price was: ₹2,098.95.₹1,573.95Current price is: ₹1,573.95. only.
-25%
British India Coins
East India Company 1834 Half Anna “Small Letter” Calcutta Mint Copper Coin Rare #1
Original price was: ₹2,098.95.₹1,573.95Current price is: ₹1,573.95. only.
-25%
British India Coins
British India HALF ANNA Year 1862 QUEEN VICTORIA **RARE** High Collectable Grade Complete Details.
Original price was: ₹2,940.00.₹2,193.45Current price is: ₹2,193.45. only.
-24%
British India Coins
British India ONE QUARTER ANNA Year 1927 King GEORGE-V Bombay Mint in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹262.50.₹198.45Current price is: ₹198.45. only.
-21%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1945 Bombay Mint King GEORGE-VI in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,601.25.₹1,258.95Current price is: ₹1,258.95. only.
-20%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/2 Rupee Year 1943 Bombay Mint King GEORGE-VI in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,758.75.₹1,405.95Current price is: ₹1,405.95. only.
-21%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/2 Rupee Year 1943 Bombay Mint King GEORGE-VI in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,758.75.₹1,395.45Current price is: ₹1,395.45. only.
-31%
British India Coins
British India 1/12 ANNA Year 1835 EAST INDIA COMPANY **V. SCARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹892.50.₹618.45Current price is: ₹618.45. only.
-18%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S Year 1904 King EDWARD-VII in High Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,653.75.₹1,363.95Current price is: ₹1,363.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S Year 1862 QUEEN VICTORIA in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹2,992.50.₹2,413.95Current price is: ₹2,413.95. only.
-23%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1940 King GEORGE-VI in High Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,496.25.₹1,153.95Current price is: ₹1,153.95. only.
-16%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/2 Rupee Year 1899 VICTORIA EMPRESS in High Collectable Grade
Original price was: ₹5,460.00.₹4,566.45Current price is: ₹4,566.45. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India EAST INDIA COMPANY Silver Rupee 1835 King WILLIAM-IV **V. SCARE** Collectable Grade
Original price was: ₹8,505.00.₹6,928.95Current price is: ₹6,928.95. only.
-25%
British India Coins
CEYLON Copper 1/2 CENT Year 1891 Small Size QUEEN ELIZABETH **RARE** High Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,260.00.₹943.95Current price is: ₹943.95. only.
-23%
British India Coins
British India ONE QUARTER ANNA Year 1900 VICTORIA EMPRESS **SCARE** Collectable Grade
Original price was: ₹735.00.₹565.95Current price is: ₹565.95. only.
-21%
British India Coins
British India One Anna Cu/ni Year 1919 King George-vscare High Collectable Grade
Original price was: ₹1,522.50.₹1,206.45Current price is: ₹1,206.45. only.
-22%
British India Coins
British India ONE ANNA Cu/Ni Year 1919 King GEORGE-V **SCARE** High Collectable Grade
Original price was: ₹1,470.00.₹1,153.95Current price is: ₹1,153.95. only.
-15%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee KEY DATE Year 1943 King GEORGE-VI **SCARE** AUNC Grade.
Original price was: ₹3,150.00.₹2,686.95Current price is: ₹2,686.95. only.
-29%
British India Coins
BRITISH COLONY EAST AFRICA 1 PICE Year 1898 “PROTECTORATE” VICTORIA **V. RARE** V. Collectable
Original price was: ₹2,940.00.₹2,098.95Current price is: ₹2,098.95. only.
-23%
British India Coins
British India ONE QUARTER ANNA Year 1900 VICTORIA EMPRESS **SCARE** UNC Orginal RAW Grade
Original price was: ₹2,992.50.₹2,308.95Current price is: ₹2,308.95. only.
-25%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee 1906 King EDWARD-VII Major SUN BURST Error **RARE** Collectable Grade
Original price was: ₹11,550.00.₹8,713.95Current price is: ₹8,713.95. only.
-31%
British India Coins
British India 1/2 PICE Year 1934 King GEORGE-V in High Grade.
Original price was: ₹498.75.₹345.45Current price is: ₹345.45. only.
-18%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee Year 1906 King EDWARD-VII in RAW AUNC Grade.
Original price was: ₹6,405.00.₹5,248.95Current price is: ₹5,248.95. only.
-23%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1945 King GEORGE-VI in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,627.50.₹1,258.95Current price is: ₹1,258.95. only.
-18%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/2 Rupee Key Year 1927 King George – V Scare High Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹3,570.00.₹2,938.95Current price is: ₹2,938.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India One Anna Cu/ni Year 1934 King George – V Scare Very High Grade
Original price was: ₹1,680.00.₹1,363.95Current price is: ₹1,363.95. only.
-15%
British India Coins
British Silver Rupee 1862 with 4 Dots MAD” MISALIGNED SHIFT Back Normal PLAIN EDGE **EX-RARE** Error
Original price was: ₹115,500.00.₹98,698.95Current price is: ₹98,698.95. only.
-24%
British India Coins
British India ONE ANNA Cu/Ni KEY DATE Year 1938 King GEORGE-VI **RARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹3,990.00.₹3,043.95Current price is: ₹3,043.95. only.
-22%
British India Coins
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 1 CENT Year 1889 “British Colony ” QUEEN VICTORIA **V. RARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹2,677.50.₹2,098.95Current price is: ₹2,098.95. only.
-22%
British India Coins
British India ONE ANNA Cu/Ni KEY DATE Year 1938 King GEORGE-VI **RARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹3,780.00.₹2,938.95Current price is: ₹2,938.95. only.
-20%
British India Coins
British India 2 ANNA’S Cu/Ni KEY DATE Year 1933 King GEORGE-V **RARE** Used Condition.
Original price was: ₹2,362.50.₹1,888.95Current price is: ₹1,888.95. only.
-15%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/2 Rupee KEY DATE Year 1938 King GEORGE-VI **RARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹5,775.00.₹4,933.95Current price is: ₹4,933.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/2 Rupee KEY DATE Year 1930 King GEORGE-V **V. SCARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹6,195.00.₹5,038.95Current price is: ₹5,038.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S Year 1841 “EIC” Queen CONTINUOUS LEGEND **V. RARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹7,350.00.₹5,952.45Current price is: ₹5,952.45. only.
-16%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1874 BOMBAY Mint QUEEN VICTORIA **RARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹4,725.00.₹3,967.95Current price is: ₹3,967.95. only.
-25%
British India Coins
British India 1/12 ANNA Year 1889 VICTORIA EMPRESS with OVER WEIGHT 2.6 Grams in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹2,100.00.₹1,573.95Current price is: ₹1,573.95. only.
-28%
British India Coins
British India TWO ANNA’S Cu/Ni Year 1939 “Calcutta Mint” GEORGE-VI **V. SCARE** UNC Grade.
Original price was: ₹945.00.₹681.45Current price is: ₹681.45. only.
-15%
British India Coins
British India ONE QUARTER ANNA Key Date 1857 EAST INDIA COMPANY Inverted Axis **EX-RARE** High Grade
Original price was: ₹4,830.00.₹4,093.95Current price is: ₹4,093.95. only.
-37%
British India Coins
British India ONE QUARTER ANNA Key Date 1857 EAST INDIA COMPANY Inverted Axis **EX-RARE** Poor Grade
Original price was: ₹2,677.50.₹1,678.95Current price is: ₹1,678.95. only.
-23%
British India Coins
British India ONE ANNA Cu/Ni Year 1939 King GEORGE-VI Calcutta Mint in UNC Grade with Mint Luster
Original price was: ₹1,023.75.₹786.45Current price is: ₹786.45. only.
-20%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 194(5) LARGE “5” Bombay Mint **V. SCARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹6,825.00.₹5,458.95Current price is: ₹5,458.95. only.
-18%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S Year 1897 VICTORIA EMPRESS in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹2,310.00.₹1,888.95Current price is: ₹1,888.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1910 King EDWARD-VII in Used Condition.
Original price was: ₹1,653.75.₹1,342.95Current price is: ₹1,342.95. only.
-21%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1906 King EDWARD-VII in Used Condition.
Original price was: ₹2,257.50.₹1,783.95Current price is: ₹1,783.95. only.
-27%
British India Coins
One Rupee Cu/Ni Year 1947 Lion Potrait LAHORE Mint King GEORGE-VI **V. SCARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,575.00.₹1,153.95Current price is: ₹1,153.95. only.
-20%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1888 VICTORIA EMPRESS **RARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹6,405.00.₹5,143.95Current price is: ₹5,143.95. only.
-22%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1882 VICTORIA EMPRESS **V. RARE** Highly Collectable.
Original price was: ₹8,085.00.₹6,298.95Current price is: ₹6,298.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1877 VICTORIA EMPRESS **RARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹6,510.00.₹5,248.95Current price is: ₹5,248.95. only.
-15%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee EAST INDIA COMPANY 1840 Victoria DIVIDED LEGEND **V. SCARE** High Grade
Original price was: ₹6,063.75.₹5,143.95Current price is: ₹5,143.95. only.
-21%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/2 Rupee Year 1944 “L” LAHORE Mint King GEORGE-VI **SCARE** High Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,575.00.₹1,248.45Current price is: ₹1,248.45. only.
-20%
British India Coins
British Silver Rupee EAST INDIA COMPANY 1840 DIVIDED LEGEND “W W.” Queen Victoria **RARE** High Grad
Original price was: ₹6,825.00.₹5,458.95Current price is: ₹5,458.95. only.
-16%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee Year 1862 QUEEN VICTORIA with 4 Dots **V. SCARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹4,147.50.₹3,463.95Current price is: ₹3,463.95. only.
-30%
British India Coins
British India ONE ANNA Cu/Ni Year 1907 King EDWARD-VII **V. SCARE** Collectable.
Original price was: ₹1,155.00.₹807.45Current price is: ₹807.45. only.
-28%
British India Coins
British India 4 ANNA’S Cu/Ni Year 1920 CALCUTTA Mint GEORGE-V **V. SCARE** Used Condition.
Original price was: ₹1,312.50.₹943.95Current price is: ₹943.95. only.
-27%
British India Coins
British India 1/2 PICE Key Date 1894 Calcutta VICTORIA EMPRESS **V. SCARE** High Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹918.75.₹670.95Current price is: ₹670.95. only.
-27%
British India Coins
British India ONE QUARTER ANNA Year 1897 VICTORIA EMPRESS in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹630.00.₹460.95Current price is: ₹460.95. only.
-26%
British India Coins
British India ONE QUARTER ANNA’S Year 1906 and 1909 King EDWARD-VII **V. SCARE** Used Conditions.
Original price was: ₹1,417.50.₹1,048.95Current price is: ₹1,048.95. only.
-14%
British India Coins
Original price was: ₹51,975.00.₹44,938.95Current price is: ₹44,938.95. only.
-17%
British India Coins
Original price was: ₹76,125.00.₹62,998.95Current price is: ₹62,998.95. only.
-29%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S 1841 EAST INDIA COMPANY Divided Legend Victoria **RARE** Poor Grade
Original price was: ₹3,675.00.₹2,623.95Current price is: ₹2,623.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
British India EAST INDIA COMPANY Silver Rupee 1835 King WILLIAM-IV **RARE** High Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹8,505.00.₹6,928.95Current price is: ₹6,928.95. only.
-21%
British India Coins
British India Silver 2 ANNA’S 1892 VICTORIA EMPRESS in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹2,467.50.₹1,941.45Current price is: ₹1,941.45. only.
-21%
British India Coins
British India 1/12 ANNA Year 1897 VICTORIA EMPRESS **V.SCARE** RED-UNC Grade.
Original price was: ₹7,035.00.₹5,563.95Current price is: ₹5,563.95. only.
-20%
British India Coins
British India Silver Rupee 1840 “EAST INDIA COMPANY” Victoria CONTINUOUS LEGEND **RARE** AUNC Grade
Original price was: ₹8,085.00.₹6,487.95Current price is: ₹6,487.95. only.
-16%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1888 VICTORIA EMPRESS **VERY SCARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹5,118.75.₹4,303.95Current price is: ₹4,303.95. only.
-18%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1886 VICTORIA EMPRESS **VERY SCARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹4,725.00.₹3,852.45Current price is: ₹3,852.45. only.
-18%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1876 QUEEN VICTORIA **VERY RARE** Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹6,405.00.₹5,248.95Current price is: ₹5,248.95. only.
-6%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1919 King GEORGE-V in Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹1,417.50.₹1,332.45Current price is: ₹1,332.45. only.
-22%
British India Coins
British India Silver 1/4 Rupee Year 1918 King GEORGE-V in High Collectable Grade.
Original price was: ₹2,677.50.₹2,098.95Current price is: ₹2,098.95. only.
-19%
British India Coins
1/2 Rupee Cu/ni 1946 Off Center With Faded Edge Almost Plain Edge Error Ex Rare Collectable
Original price was: ₹11,655.00.₹9,448.95Current price is: ₹9,448.95. only.
Welcome to CoinBazzar, your ultimate destination for exquisite collectibles from the past, specializing in rare coins and notes. Delve into the rich history of British India coins, a captivating era that resonates with the majesty of numismatic heritage.
British India Coins: A Glimpse into the Past
Step back in time to the 19th century with the Indian Rupee coin of 1862. On the obverse, a crowned bust graced with the likeness of Queen Victoria, encircled by an inscription. The reverse proudly displayed the face value, date, and country, all ensconced within a wreath. Crafted from 91.7% silver, this coin stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of that era.
The pages of history unfold to reveal the evolution of British India's coinage under two distinct epochs: the East India Company (EIC) reign before 1835 and the Imperial era under direct crown authority. EIC's legacy is further divided into two subcategories: the Presidency issues—spanning Madras, Bombay, and Bengal—and a uniform coinage uniting all British territories from 1835 to 1858.
Imperial issues feature iconic obverse portraits: Queen Victoria (1862–1901), Edward VII (1903–1910), George V (1911–1936), and George VI (1938–1947). Notably, coins bearing Edward VIII's portrait are absent due to his short reign.
The journey of British trading posts and colonies in the Indian subcontinent, established by EIC, is vividly depicted. Early settlements like Masulipatnam, Madras, Surat, and Kolkata set the stage for the emergence of distinct Presidencies, each with its own coinage. The unification of coinage marked a significant milestone, later augmented by British Crown control after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Victoria Empress: An Emblematic Transition
A pivotal transformation occurred in 1877 with the Royal Titles Act, as Victoria assumed the title "Empress of India." Coin inscriptions shifted from "Victoria Queen" to "Victoria Empress." This momentous change mirrors the evolving political landscape of the time.
Epochs of Coinage: East India Company
EIC's diverse mints, including Surat, Bombay, and Ahmadabad, shaped a numismatic legacy. Minting gold, silver, copper, and tin coins, these mints displayed intricate designs and markings. The collaboration between EIC and Mughal mints also left an indelible mark on coinage.
Bengal Presidency's Unique Coinage
Bengal Presidency's journey commenced with Job Charnock's trading post, later becoming a regional territorial power. The coinage values and denominations reveal the intricate monetary system that once thrived. Sikka rupees emerged as legal tender under the Bengal Residency government's direction.
Imperial Coinage: A New Era
After the tumultuous Indian Rebellion of 1857–58, British India's administration shifted from EIC to the British Crown. Coins minted from 1862 to 1947 bore a fixed date, curbing the "batta" system that penalized older coins. Queen Victoria's transformation to "Empress" and the subsequent reigns are etched in silver and gold, reflecting the nuanced history of this era.
Preserving Heritage: Collecting Treasures
British India coins remain a fascinating bridge to history. From Victoria's reign to George VI's diverse coinage, each piece encapsulates a unique narrative. The 1939 rupee, a poignant reminder of World War II's impact, stands as a rare collectible, reflecting silver scarcity during wartime.
As guardians of history, we are thrilled to offer you an opportunity to explore and own these remarkable pieces of British India's numismatic legacy. Our curated collection at CoinBazzar invites you to discover the past, one coin at a time.
British India coins hold a significant place in numismatic history, carrying tales of a bygone era. These old British India coins, particularly the silver ones, are not just currency but tangible relics of colonial India. Their rarity and historical value make them sought-after collectibles among numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
British India Silver Coins
Among the various denominations issued during British India, the silver coins stand out for their allure and craftsmanship. The British Empire introduced these coins to facilitate trade and commerce in the Indian subcontinent. Minted with precision and bearing intricate designs, these silver coins showcase the artistic finesse of their time.
Exploring Old British India Coins
Collectors often search for old British India coins to add to their prized collections. These coins not only represent the British colonial period but also narrate stories of India's journey towards independence. The coins provide a tangible link to the past, making them cherished relics of history.
Unearthing Rare Coins of British India
Within the realm of British India coins, certain pieces stand out as rare and highly coveted. These rare coins of British India are a testament to their scarcity and historical significance. Collectors avidly seek these elusive treasures to preserve a piece of India's colonial heritage.
Preserving Heritage and History
Numismatists and collectors play a crucial role in preserving the heritage and history associated with British India coins. Their passion for these artifacts ensures that the stories engraved on these pieces endure for generations to come.
