Victoria Queen - Silver Rupee - 1862 - Madras Mint - B/II/0/0, 11.66 g

Victoria Queen, Silver Rupee, 1862, Madras Mint, B/II/0/0, elongated pearls on both the arches of the crown, 11.66g

The "1862" Rupees were actually struck between 1862 and 1874. To distinguish the year of production and the mint of origin, a system of "dots" was introduced. However, the Madras Mint is primarily identified by the artistic style of the crown—specifically the elongated pearls on the arches—rather than the dot system used by Calcutta and Bombay. This specimen is a quintessential example of the Madras engraving style, showing sharp details in the Queen's lace and the floral wreath.