🩶 👑 1 Rupee 1840 C | Queen Victoria | EF45 | W.W. Raised on Truncation | Ghost Reverse Error | Rare Silver Coin
₹3,600
EF45 graded 1840 C Silver 1 Rupee of Queen Victoria with W.W. raised initials on truncation and a rare ghost impression error on reverse. A high-grade, error-attributed piece from the early British India coinage.
Denomination: 1 Rupee
📆 Year: 1840
🏛️ Mint: Calcutta (C)
👑 Monarch: Queen Victoria (Young Head Type)
💠 Metal: Silver
🟫 Grade: EF45 – Extremely Fine; sharp portrait and clean fields
🔍 Special Features:
W.W. initials (William Wyon) raised on the truncation
Ghost Impression on Reverse – an uncommon minting error where a faint double strike or misalignment leaves a secondary image
This coin marks the first year of Queen Victoria’s silver rupee issue in India under British Crown rule, replacing the East India Company issues. The W.W. raised initials are an important variety indicating the coin was engraved by William Wyon, the chief engraver of the Royal Mint.
The reverse ghost impression adds significant numismatic interest. Such errors are seldom found on EF45 examples, making this coin not just collectible but highly desirable for both error collectors and British India specialists.
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