India, The Uniform Coinage of India 1835 to 1947.

Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837 and in 1838 they issued her first coinage. Because she was so young when she became Queen, this new coinage became known as Young Head Coins. In 1887 when she celebrated her Gold Jubilee, she finally allowed her portrait to be changed on the coins, this new portrait became known as the Jubilee Head Coinage. It only lasted from 1887 until 1892 when it was again changed. We have spent years accumulating enough 1887 Jubilee Head coins in high grades to offer them to you. All are struck in Sterling Silver and all are dated 1887 the first year of this new coinage. For years collectors have assumed that these coins are common. But in fact in the higher grades these coins have become very difficult to find. Prices while they have risen are still very affordable, especially when you think that they are 131 years old. On offer here is a Victoria 1887 shilling in uncirculated grade.

The first Silver Rupee struck under British India was in 1862. It had the wonderful Gothic bust of Queen Victoria with its ornate design. We have a small hoard of high-grade examples to offer you, they are Extremely Fine and About Uncirculated. Remember these silver coins are now 161 years old and the first Rupee of British India. There are many varieties and for that, you need the specialist catalogue, we have not checked any of these coins for better varieties. The hardbound catalogue was made to sell for £75.00 we can offer you one for just £25.00 and you can check the varieties yourself.

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