India 1874-C rupee

from Heritage sale 3098, lot 33974

This specimen was lot 33974 in Heritage sale 3098 (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $4,560. The catalog description^[1] noted, "British India. Victoria Proof Restrike Rupee 1874-C PR63 PCGS, Calcutta mint. A reflective specimen, bearing glossy, gunmetal fields." This type was issued at Calcutta and Bombay 1874-76 in a bewildering array of varieties, including proofs, off-metal strikes and restrikes. The type is the largest silver denomination. It is distinguished from the type issued 1877-1901 by the obverse legend, "VICTORIA QUEEN" instead of "VICTORIA EMPRESS." The mintmark is at the center of the lotus flower at the bottom of the reverse.

Recorded mintage: 15,014,000.

Specification: 11.66 g, 0.917 fine silver, .343 troy oz ASW, 30.78 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 473.2, S&W-5.6.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Stevens, Paul, and Randy Weir, The Uniform Coinage of India, 1835 to 1947, A Catalogue and Pricelist, London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2012.
• ^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

Link to:

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