British India 1 Rupee, Bombay Mint, 1879

The 1879 One Rupee of Queen Victoria, struck at the Bombay Mint, is a classic silver coin of British India and an important issue from the Victorian era. The obverse features the crowned portrait of Queen Victoria facing left with the legend “VICTORIA QUEEN,” while the reverse displays “ONE RUPEE INDIA 1879” within an ornate floral wreath. This specimen belongs to the recognized “1 Dot Between Flower & Date” variety, identified by a single dot positioned between the floral ornament and the date on the reverse, serving as a distinguishing Bombay Mint die marker. Struck in .917 fine silver, the coin weighs approximately 11.66 grams, has a diameter of about 30.5 mm, and features a reeded edge. Combining historical significance, elegant design, and a collectible mint variety, the 1879 Bombay Mint rupee remains a sought-after addition to collections of British Indian silver coinage.