1 Rupee - Victoria
Features
| Issuer |
India - British
(British India)  |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Victoria (1837-1901)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | East India Company rupee (1770-1862) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 11.64 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 9718 |
| References |
KM# 457  Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. |
Obverse
Portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left.
Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN
Engraver:
William Wyon 
William Wyon RA, was official chief engraver at the Royal Mint from 1828 until his death.Reverse
Value within wreath in English and Urdu (Yek Rupiya), outside wreath English legend & date below.
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
ONE RUPEE
1840
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Chennai / Madras, India (1640-1869) | |
| Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date) | |
| Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date) |
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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| 1840 | 6% | KM#457.1 (Proof), Calcutta mint, 1st rev. 31.5 mm, 2nd rev., 31.1-31.4 mm. | |||||||||||
| 1840 | $ 16 | $ 24 | $ 24 | 49% | KM#457.1, Calcutta mint, 1st rev. 31.5 mm, 2nd rev., 31.1-31.4 mm. | ||||||||
| 1840 | $ 25 | 6% | KM#457.10, Calcutta mint, Obv: Indian" head with thinner features". Rev: 35 berries with crescent on left ribbon bow | ||||||||||
| 1840 | 1.8% | KM#457.11 (Proof), Calcutta mint, Rev: Small M on left ribbon end, dot after date | |||||||||||
| 1840 | $ 21 | 6% | KM#457.12, Madras mint, Rev: 34 berries, small M on left ribbon end, dot after date | ||||||||||
| 1840 | $ 48 | $ 48 | 8% | KM#457.2, Bombay mint, Rev:35 berries, Size varies: 31.6-31.8 mm | |||||||||
| 1840 | $ 20 | $ 27 | $ 56 | $ 350 | 22% | KM#457.3, Bombay mint, Rev: 19 berries, small diamonds | |||||||
| 1840 | $ 16 | 8% | KM#457.4, Bombay mint, Rev: 19 berries, large diamonds | ||||||||||
| 1840 | $ 30 | 3% | KM#457.5, Madras mint, Obv: S incuse on truncation, Rev: 19 berries, small diamonds, with V on right ribbon bow, Size varies: 31.9-32.2 mm | ||||||||||
| 1840 | 3% | KM#457.6, Madras mint, 19 berries, large diamonds | |||||||||||
| 1840 | 2% | KM#457.7, Madras mint, Obv: Without S, Rev: 19 berries, with v on right ribbon bow | |||||||||||
| 1840 | 3% | KM#457.8, Madras mint, Obv: S incuse, Rev: 20 berries, without small v | |||||||||||
| 1840 | 4% | KM#457.9, Madras mint, Obv: S incuse, Rev: 35 berries, without small v | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 20
Bullion value: USD 8.11
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38248 
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2 Jun 2019 | 1840 – KM#457.2, Bombay mint, Rev:35 berries, Size varies: 31.6-31.8 mm |
UNC (NGC MS63) |
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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  |
Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251 Lot 64649
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15 Dec 2022 | 1840 – KM#457.2, Bombay mint, Rev:35 berries, Size varies: 31.6-31.8 mm |
VF (NGC VF35) |
USD 81.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38258
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2 Jun 2019 | 1840 – KM#457.3, Bombay mint, Rev: 19 berries, small diamonds |
UNC (NGC MS61) |
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38247
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2 Jun 2019 | 1840 – KM#457.3, Bombay mint, Rev: 19 berries, small diamonds |
UNC (NGC MS64) |
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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  |
Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38251
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2 Jun 2019 | 1840 – KM#457.5, Madras mint, Obv: S incuse on truncation, Rev: 19 berries, small diamonds, with V on right ribbon bow, Size varies: 31.9-32.2 mm |
UNC (NGC MS63) |
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232005 Lot 65350
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30 Jan 2020 | 1840 – KM#457.5, Madras mint, Obv: S incuse on truncation, Rev: 19 berries, small diamonds, with V on right ribbon bow, Size varies: 31.9-32.2 mm |
AU (NGC AU58) |
USD 132.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251 Lot 64648
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15 Dec 2022 | 1840 – KM#457.6, Madras mint, 19 berries, large diamonds |
AU (NGC AU Details (Excessive Surface Hairlines)) |
USD 89.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921 Lot 38256
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2 Jun 2019 | 1840 – KM#457.7, Madras mint, Obv: Without S, Rev: 19 berries, with v on right ribbon bow |
UNC (NGC MS62) |
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321 Lot 64468
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18 May 2023 | Undetermined | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
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Heritage Auctions 2023 April 2 2023 Hong Kong Spring Showcase Auction 61314 Lot 21400
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2 Apr 2023 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC MS61) |
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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