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5 Rupees – India - British

Non-circulating coins
India
Context
Year: 1854
Country: India Country flag
Issuing organization: East India Company
Ruler: Victoria
Currency:
Rupee
(1770—1947)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 19.6 mm
Weight: 3.95 g
Gold weight: 3.16 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 80% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboardPn17
Numista: #424363
Value
Bullion value: $526.87

Obverse

Description:
Young Victoria left-facing bust. Name left, title right, date below.
Inscription:
VICTORIA

QUEEN

1854
Script: Latin
Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Description:
Lion facing left with palm tree. "Issuer" above and denomination below in English and Farsi.
Inscription:
EAST INDIA COMPANY

FIVE RUPEES
Translation:
EAST INDIA COMPANY

FIVE RUPEES
Scripts: Latin, Persian
Language: English

Edge

Plain -> OriginalReeded -> Restrikes

Categories

Animal> Feline
Plant> Tree

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1854——Proof

Series: 1854 Gold Set

5 Rupees obverse
5 Rupees reverse
5 Rupees
1854
2 Mohurs obverse
2 Mohurs reverse
2 Mohurs
1854

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