Victoria Empress, Silver, Rupee, 1893, Bombay Mint, C2/I(ii), 'B' incused. GK 578. PCGS Slabbed AU 58. Scarce.

Queen Victoria Silver Rupee 1893, Bombay Mint (C2/I(ii), “B” incused variety) (GK 578) is a British India imperial coin struck in .917 fine silver during the late Victorian era, when the rupee served as the principal silver currency across the Indian subcontinent under the British Raj. The obverse bears the crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria with the legend “Victoria Empress,” while the reverse features the denomination “One Rupee” within a floral wreath along with the date and Bombay mint mark.

This issue belongs to the later standardized Victorian rupee series, and is identified by the C2/I(ii) portrait classification along with the distinctive “B” incused variety, a die characteristic used by collectors to distinguish specific minting variants within the Bombay Mint output. Such varieties are often studied for subtle differences in lettering and punch alignment.

The example graded PCGS AU58 is an About Uncirculated coin showing only light friction on the highest points with strong remaining original luster, placing it just below Mint State condition. Its “Scarce” designation reflects its moderate availability in the market, with higher-grade or clearly attributed varieties being more desirable among collectors of late 19th-century British India silver rupees.