Victoria Empress, Silver, Rupee, 1901, Bombay Mint, C2(ii)/I, 'B' incused. GK 596. Brilliant Uncirculated, Rev Toned. Very Scarce.

The 1901 Victoria Empress Silver Rupee, struck at the Bombay Mint, is a very scarce and highly desirable issue from the final year of Queen Victoria's reign. Catalogued as GK 596, this coin belongs to the C2(ii)/I variety and bears the distinctive incused “B” mint mark, an important feature for collectors of British India mint varieties. The obverse displays the celebrated portrait of Victoria Empress, while the reverse features the denomination within an elegant floral wreath design. Offered in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, the coin retains exceptional mint luster, sharp strike details, and outstanding eye appeal, complemented by attractive natural toning on the reverse. Very scarce in such a high state of preservation, this impressive specimen is a prized addition to collections of British India coinage, Victoria Empress issues, and premium silver rupee rarities.