Victoria
Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1837-1901 AD
Indian Silver Rupee, 31 mm, dated 1862 AD but struck in Bombay in 1866 AD.
Obverse: Crowned bust.
Reverse: Inscription in wreath.
Since 1858, India was directly administered by the British Crown. In 1876,
Victoria was proclaimed "Empress of India."
Gold Sovereign, 22 mm, 1869 AD
Obverse: "young head" portrait of Victoria.
Reverse: Crowned shield.
Gold Sovereign, 22 mm, 1898 AD
Obverse: "old head" portrait of Victoria.
Reverse: St. George slaying the dragon.
Victoria, the longest-reigning monarch in English history, established the monarchy as a respected and popular institution while it was losing its place as a part of the British governing system