East India Company – William IV Silver Coin Set (1835)
(Complete 3-Coin Set: 1 Rupee, ½ Rupee & ¼ Rupee)
Details:
• Issuer: East India Company (British India)
• Reign: William IV (1830–1837)
• Year: 1835 – First uniform coinage of British India
• Denominations:
– 1 Rupee (~11.66 g, Silver .917)
– ½ Rupee (~5.83 g, Silver .917)
– ¼ Rupee (~2.91 g, Silver .917)
• Metal: Silver (91.7% fineness)
• Obverse: Bust of King William IV facing right
• Reverse: Denomination within wreath, legend East India Company
Historical Note:
The 1835 William IV series marked the introduction of a uniform coinage system across British India by the East India Company. It replaced the earlier diverse Mughal and local issues, laying the foundation for modern Indian coinage.
✨ Collector’s Note:
Owning a complete 3-coin silver set of William IV (Rupee, Half & Quarter) is highly desirable among British India collectors. These coins represent the earliest standardized coinage under the EIC and are scarce as a matched set.
