Rare 1/4 Rupee 1890 Queen Victoria Empress Silver Bombay Mint Coinage of British India Coin # A204

Description

A well-circulated silver Quarter Rupee of British India struck during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. One side carries the crowned bust of Victoria facing left with the legend "VICTORIA EMPRESS", while the other shows the value "1/4 RUPEE" above "INDIA" and the date, all within an ornate floral wreath.

• Denomination: 1/4 Rupee (Quarter Rupee)
• Period: British India, Queen Victoria Empress issue (1877-1901)
• Metal: Silver
• Diameter: approximately 20.4 mm
• Date and any mark below it are worn and not clearly legible
• Condition: Fair, with honest circulation wear and light surface scratches
• Mint: Bombay Mint

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Step back into the height of the British Raj with this genuine quarter rupee silver coin, minted under the direct authority of Queen Victoria, Empress of India. Struck at the historic Bombay Mint between 1877 and 1901, this piece features the classic crowned bust of the Queen on the obverse and a delicate floral wreath enclosing the denomination on the reverse. Crafted from sterling silver, this 20.4 mm collectible carries the heavy patination and honest wear of a coin that actively circulated through bustling bazaars over a century ago. While the date and mint mark bear the smooth softening of time, the rich history remains completely intact. Numismatists and British India specialists prize these silver fractions for their tangible connection to the Victorian era and the sheer scale of imperial trade. Whether you are expanding a comprehensive subcontinental type set or beginning a journey into vintage numismatics, this authentic piece of nineteenth-century history offers a wonderful tactile connection to the past. You will receive the exact collector piece shown in the photographs, ready to be housed in your display cabinet or coin album.