British India 1 Rupee, Calcutta Mint, 1877

The 1877 One Rupee of Queen Victoria, struck at the Calcutta Mint, is a significant silver coin of British India and an important issue from the year Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India. The obverse features the crowned portrait of Queen Victoria facing left with the legend “VICTORIA QUEEN,” while the reverse displays “ONE RUPEE INDIA 1877” within an ornate floral wreath. This particular specimen belongs to the “No Dot Between Flower & Date” variety, a recognized die variety sought after by collectors for its distinctive reverse design. 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. The combination of its historical significance, Calcutta Mint origin, and collectible variety status makes this rupee a desirable addition to any collection of British Indian coinage.