India 1850 to 1860 – Victoria, Crowned – Rupee Pattern 186x

Matrix dies for the new rupee coinage were received in Calcutta during 1861 and Pridmore considered that this copper specimen, missing the last date numeral of the date, is a trial striking from these dies. It is also interesting that he observed that worn specimens occur, suggesting that some may have escaped into circulation, possibly being passed off as half annas.