1875 Victoria Type II Rupee

[Md. Shariful Islam]

Here is an example of 1875 Victoria Empress Type II reverse Rupee.

Islam

[Vivek]

Hello Islam
I am attaching photos of coins which I have. I would like to have more details of these coins. Like mint marks, what do you mean by Type II.
Please let me know if we have thread already or give me details.
Vivek

[Md. Shariful Islam]

Dear Vivek, The 1912 and 1943 rupees of your collections are Bombay mint coins. At the 6 O'clock location of these two coins you will find a dot which is mint mark of Bombay mint. I cannot clearly see the the 1888 rupee. But from the photo I guess that at the center of the boosh like plant at 6 O'clock there is incuse C. If so, then this coin is from Calcutta mint. On the other hand the 1880 Victoria rupee is a Type A (obverse) and Type I (reverse) rupee. It is type A as it has 3.75 front panel and it is attributed as type I reverse as the top flower has long curved petals.

For more details about the type of Victoria rupees please visit this site. I wish that you will enjoy your collections.

Islam

[Md. Shariful Islam]

Important: If you have a magnifier please try to look at the bottom of the lotus at 12 O'clock position on the reverse of Victoria rupee. If you see 'B' either raised or incused or reverse whatever, then the coin is from Bombay mint.

Islam

[Vivek]

Hello Islam
Thanks for the details. Now i have fair idea about Victoria coins. For others are there any variants?
Can you give some details about which of these coins are rare and why?
Vivek