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1835 British India One Rupee – King William IV Silver Coin
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This is an 1835 British India One Rupee silver coin, struck during the final years of King William IV's reign, at the height of the East India Company's economic influence in colonial India. Available through TBNS Jewels, this coin represents a distinctive and collectible period in pre-Independence British India's silver coinage, from one of the most historically significant eras of Anglo-Indian commerce and governance.
The obverse features the profile bust of King William IV facing right, with the legend "WILLIAM IIII" inscribed around the rim, struck in the standard silver alloy characteristic of British India Rupees of this period. The reverse carries the ornate floral wreath design that defines this iconic series, with the denomination "ONE RUPEE INDIA" prominently displayed at the center, surrounded by elaborately detailed rose, shamrock, thistle, and lotus motifs — floral emblems representing England, Ireland, Scotland, and India respectively, a hallmark of this Rupee series.
Why this coin matters for your collection:
Whether you're assembling a complete William IV type set, building a chronological British India silver collection, or adding to your precious metal holdings, this 1835 One Rupee coin is a historically significant and visually striking addition — available at TBNS Jewels, your source for silver and gold coins.