India - Divided Legend?

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gauagr
Joined: 4 Nis 2013
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Posted: 22 Şub 2014, 08:33 #
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I saw few 1840 silver rupee coins termed as 'divided legend', so as an ignorant fool that  I am, I don't know what does it mean. Somebody please tell me what is 'divided legend'.

Thank you.
bam777
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Posted: 22 Şub 2014, 08:52 #
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I think it is referring to the division of writing on the obverse because of Queen Victoria's head.
Ordinarily, on Victorian coins, the legend goes right round the coin.
Parimal
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Posted: 22 Şub 2014, 10:09 #
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As bam777 mentioned it is referring to the division of legend "Victoria Queen" on the obverse.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9718.html  shows 1840 Silver Rupee with continuous legend and
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces24095.html shows 1840 Silver Rupee with divided legend
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gauagr
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Posted: 22 Şub 2014, 11:50 #
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Thanks Bam and Parimal.
Mark240590
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Posted: 22 Şub 2014, 12:45 #
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The 2nd type was how it carried on Aswel. I am looking for the 2nd type rupee.. Maybe this month I will get one :)
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