Help in correct identification of 1840 silver rupee Victoria Queen

Started by mj2337702, May 16, 2016, 09:11:19 AM

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mj2337702

Hello All,
According to my research on this coin ,I believe the following :
Mint: Calcutta
Ridges on Ribbon: Present
Initials on bust: None
Point of Bust: 1mm
Lock of Hair: Yes
Head Type: Indian.
Berries in wreath: 34 (19L;15R bead by ONE)
Leaf group: Two Leaves
Privy Mark: Crescent
Date Digits: Small
Above description has been taken from --> http://www.chiefacoins.com/Database/Countries/East_India_Company.htm


Please correct if any mistake.
Thanks in Advance to all.

bisariajss

You have missed one tiny berry left side to the 'O' of One...total 35 berries.....

mj2337702

Quote from: bisariajss on May 16, 2016, 01:24:05 PM
You have missed one tiny berry left side to the 'O' of One...total 35 berries.....
I dont suppose its a berry. Please recheck

bisariajss

Yes you are right i think this must be part of leaf or may be a result of worn out die....

mj2337702

It does seem to be part of leaf when compared to other similar coins. Thus 34 berries.
I am not able to find this in KM . Could you please have a look?

bisariajss

Please check if there is any trace of Madras mint 'M' on left ribbon(KM-457.12) otherwise Unreported probably from Calcutta mint with a crescent, well in both cases this is a very rare coin.....

mj2337702

Quote from: bisariajss on May 18, 2016, 08:05:00 AM
Please check if there is any trace of Madras mint 'M' on left ribbon(KM-457.12) otherwise Unreported probably from Calcutta mint with a crescent, well in both cases this is a very rare coin.....
There is no 'm'. So calcutta mint and also unlisted.
Nice to know its rare.
what would you say its grade is?

bisariajss

After seeing the picture I think this should be a About UNC coin,
one more thing I think this coin was made from a worn out die because die impressions are not so good......

mj2337702

Hello everyone,
Thanks for showing interest.
After 3 days and lots of help and inputs, (i think) the coin has been identified.
It is not listed in KM and Pridmore, but listed in Stndard catalog of coins of British India by Gev Kias and Dilip Rajgor.
Anyone who has a copy can recheck GK# 93
And yes it has 35 berries.
Head: Completely modified English Head.


bisariajss


maxxdetom

An important features fails the diameter that I suppose is between  31.6-31.7 mm, then the coin is a Bombay mint, type F IX by Stevens and Weir (no. 2.22) and recognized by Pridmore n. 52 and by KM below no. 457.  I did not recognize in the pict any crescent mintmark as well.