India - British · 1878 · 1 Rupee · XF Details Improperly Cleaned · KM#492
Issuer / region: India - British
Date: 1878
Denomination: 1 Rupee
Weight: 11.66 g
Diameter: 30.79 mm
Condition: Circulated silver rupee with light overall wear, strong central lettering and wreath detail, and an intact reeded edge. Both faces show an unnaturally uniform, dull-gray surface with extensive fine abrasive lines consistent with improper cleaning.
Obverse: Crowned head of Empress Victoria surrounded by lettering.
The word 'Queen' changed to 'Empress' from the previous design.

Lettering:
VICTORIA EMPRESS
Reverse: The value and date below surrounded by a wreath

Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1889