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This is a silver One Rupee coin from British India, issued by the East India Company and dated 1840. It represents a significant period in Indian history, bearing the effigy of the newly crowned Queen Victoria.Obverse: The obverse (heads) features the "Young Head" portrait of Queen Victoria facing left. This iconic effigy, designed by William Wyon, was used on British and colonial coinage during the early years of her reign. The inscription around the portrait reads "VICTORIA QUEEN".Reverse: The reverse (tails) displays the denomination "ONE RUPEE" in the center, enclosed within a laurel wreath. Below the English text, the value is also inscribed in Persian script as "یک روپیہ" (Yek Rupiya). The legend "EAST INDIA COMPANY" is inscribed around the top half of the coin, with the year of mintage, "1840", positioned at the bottom, just below the wreath's ribbon.Struck in 0.917 fine silver, this coin is a classic example of the uniform coinage introduced by the British in India, blending English and local elements.