British India rupee
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
19th to 20th century
Issuing entity
British IndiaThe principal silver denomination of British India, bearing the portrait of the reigning British monarch.
Historical context
Circulated widely beyond India as a trade coin in the Indian Ocean region.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight and fineness require transcription
- Mint identification marks need a verified reference