Edward VII, Silver, Rupee, 1905, Bombay Mint, 'B' incused and dot, Top stroke of numeral 5 long. GK 936. PCGS Slabbed AU 55. Very Scarce

Edward VII Silver Rupee 1905, Bombay Mint (“B” incused and Dot variety, long top stroke of ‘5’) (GK 936) is a British India imperial coin struck in .917 fine silver during the Edwardian period, when the rupee functioned as the principal circulating currency across colonial India. The obverse features the crowned and draped bust of King Edward VII with imperial inscriptions, while the reverse carries the denomination “One Rupee” within a floral wreath along with the date and Bombay Mint mark.

This issue is distinguished by the “B” incused variety combined with the Dot minting characteristic, along with a noted die diagnostic where the numeral ‘5’ in the date shows an extended top stroke—features used by collectors to identify specific die pairs and mint variations within the 1905 Bombay Mint rupee series. Such varieties reflect subtle differences in punch work and die preparation at the mint, making them important for specialist study in Edward VII silver coinage.

The example graded PCGS AU55 is an About Uncirculated coin showing light wear on the highest points with partial retention of mint luster, placing it just below Mint State condition. Its “Very Scarce” designation reflects limited availability, particularly for clearly attributed and well-preserved variety combinations within the 1905 Bombay Mint rupee issues.