Bidspirit auction | British India 1 Rupee 1901

British India 1 Rupee 1901 B. NGC MS 62 - KM-492; Queen Victoria (1837–1901); Silver (.917), 11.66 g.; Mint 'B' - Mumbai / Bombay; Full mint luster. A significant ”Last Year of Issue” specimen, struck at the Bombay Mint (B) during the final year of Queen Victoria’s historic reign. This silver Rupee represents the height of the British Raj's economic influence in Asia. Featuring the Empress’s ”Mature Portrait,” this 1901 issue is highly prized by collectors for its historical finality and the legendary quality of the Bombay Mint’s production. Certified in MS 62, this coin has survived over a century in uncirculated condition, far exceeding the quality of the heavily circulated examples typically found in the market.