Extremely Rare Half Rupee 1880 Queen Victoria Empress Silver Calcutta Mint Top HIGH Grade Full Details in AUNC Condition Coinage of British India Coin # A482
NH-A482A British India silver Half Rupee of 1880 bearing the crowned bust of Queen Victoria Empress. Struck at the Calcutta Mint.
🪙 Almost UNC condition boasting exceptional, hard-to-find Victorian preservation
⭐ Highly Collectible piece of British India numismatic history
🏛️ Struck at the prestigious historic Calcutta Mint in 1880
👑 Features the iconic crowned bust of Queen Victoria as Empress
💎 Genuine 0.917 fine silver collectible with crisp, clear legends
Description
Rare British India silver Half Rupee dated 1880, struck during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned and draped bust of the Queen facing left with the legend VICTORIA EMPRESS, while the reverse shows HALF RUPEE / INDIA / 1880 within an ornate floral wreath.
- Denomination: Half Rupee
- Year: 1880
- Metal: silver, 0.917 fine, standard weight about 5.83 g
- Type diameter: about 19.5 mm for this series
- Ruler: Queen Victoria, Empress of India
- Condition: Very Fine, with honest circulation wear on the high points and clear legends and date
- Mint: Calcutta Mint
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Step back into the golden age of the British Raj with this captivating 1880 Half Rupee silver coin, issued during the monumental reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. Struck at the historic Calcutta Mint, this precious piece of history is composed of 0.917 fine silver and measures approximately 19.5 mm in diameter. The obverse showcases the majestic crowned bust of the Queen, while the reverse displays the denomination and year gracefully framed by an intricate floral wreath.
Graded as Almost UNC (Almost Uncirculated), this specimen preserves an astonishing level of crisp detail and mint luster that is rarely encountered on 19th-century currency. Numismatists and serious collectors covet this specific issue for its remarkable state of preservation and the fascinating socio-economic shifts of the era it represents. Whether you are expanding a comprehensive British India collection or seeking a tangible link to Victorian history, this exquisite silver coin makes a prestigious centerpiece. Rest assured, the photographs display the exact unique artifact you will receive.
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