EIC - William IIII - 1835 - Calcutta Mint - RS incuse - Silver Rupee Coin - 11.63 g

EIC, William IIII, 1835, Calcutta Mint, RS incuse,Silver Rupee Coin, 11.63 g

Obv: Obv B; King William IIII facing right. Features the initials RS incuse (for Robert Saunders, Mint Master) on the truncation of the neck. Legend: WILLIAM IIII, KING.

Rev: Rev II; denomination in English and Persian (Yek Rupiya) within a laurel wreath. The wreath contains 20 berries (10 on each side). Legend: EAST INDIA COMPANY 1835.

The 1835 Rupee was the first standardized "Uniform Coinage" for all British possessions in India. This specific variety from the Calcutta Mint is distinguished by the RS incuse mark and the 20 berries arrangement on the wreath.