Mule Coin of British India
2021-07-03 Sat
Coins minted with obverse and reverse design of two different dyes are known as Mule Coins. Normally, these coins are not frequently seen.This silver one rupee coin of Queen Victoria is a re-strike proof mule. This coin is minted from two different dyes which make it special. The obverse is taken from the Victoria Empress pattern rupee dye but the reverse belongs to the dye of King Edward VII’s pattern rupee.
The obverse of this coin depicts the robed bust of Queen Victoria with Colonial crown and VICTORIA EMPRESS as a divided legend within a raised toothed rim.
The reverse depicts an Indian tiger is depicted in a standing position facing left. The denomination in two different languages within a decoratively arched circle is also featured along with a lotus flower below and crown on top which divides the legend and date.
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