Rare 1/4 Rupee 1906 King Edward VII Calcutta Mint British India Silver Coin # A207

A silver Quarter Rupee of 1906 issued under King Edward VII for British India. The obverse carries the crowned bust of the King facing right with the legend “EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR”, while the reverse shows the value “1/4 RUPEE INDIA” beneath a crown, flanked by floral sprays, with the Persian value below and the date 1906 at the foot.

• Denomination: 1/4 Rupee (Quarter Rupee)
• Year: 1906, King Edward VII issue
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: Silver, 0.917 fine
• Diameter: about 20.4 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with the legends and date fully readable, some surface marks and light scratches

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Step back in time to the height of the British Empire with this genuine 1906 Quarter Rupee silver coin, struck during the reign of King Edward VII. Crafted from fine 0.917 silver at the historic Calcutta Mint, this captivating piece features the dignified crowned profile of the Emperor on the obverse and an intricate floral-framed denomination on the reverse. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike treasure Edwardian-era British Indian coinage for its connection to a rapidly changing global landscape and its classic Edwardian artistry. Graded in Fine condition, this evenly circulated specimen bears the honest wear of a coin that actively circulated over a century ago, yet maintains clear, fully readable legends and date. It makes a remarkable tactile addition to any advanced world coin collection, imperial history display, or precious metals portfolio. You will receive the exact authentic coin photographed, ready to be treasured for generations.