British India 1 Rupee, Bombay Mint, 1876

The 1876 One Rupee of Queen Victoria, struck at the Bombay Mint, is a classic silver coin of British India from the period of Crown administration. The obverse features the crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left with the legend “VICTORIA QUEEN,” while the reverse displays “ONE RUPEE INDIA 1876” within an ornate floral wreath. Minted in .917 fine silver, the coin weighs approximately 11.6 grams, has a diameter of about 30.5 mm, and a reeded edge. Bombay Mint issues are identified by their characteristic mint varieties and die markers. The 1876 rupee was issued during a significant period in Indian history, coinciding with Queen Victoria's assumption of the title Empress of India in 1877, making it a desirable collectible for numismatists and enthusiasts of British Indian coinage.