1890 Queen Victoria 1 Rupee – Bombay Mint (Incused ‘B’ in Top Flower) XF COIN

Struck in 1890 during the reign of Queen Victoria, this silver 1 Rupee is a highly sought-after issue of British India. Minted at the Bombay Mint, it is distinguished by the incused ‘B’ mint mark within the top flower of the reverse floral design, a key identifying feature for collectors and specialists. The coin features the crowned bust of Queen Victoria as Empress of India on the obverse, while the reverse displays the denomination and date surrounded by an ornate floral wreath, reflecting the elegance of late 19th-century Indian coinage. This is an XF coin.

Catalogued in the standard references for British Indian coinage, the 1890 Bombay Mint Rupee is prized for its historical significance, silver content, and association with the expansive British Indian monetary system. Well-preserved examples are increasingly difficult to acquire, particularly those displaying strong details, original surfaces, and attractive eye appeal. A cornerstone issue of Victorian Indian numismatics, this coin remains highly desirable among collectors of British India silver coinage, mint-mark varieties, and classic world coins.