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Coin · India · 1918

One Rupee, 1918

George V, Bombay mint

Country
🇮🇳 India
Date
1918
Era
1900–1945
Condition
Very Fine
Rarity
Common
Denomination
1 rupee
Metal
Silver
Weight (g)
11.66
Diameter (mm)
30.5
Mintmark
B (dot below date)
Krause (KM) no.
KM 524
Obverse
George V, crowned bust left
Reverse
Value within wreath

About this object

British India silver rupee, 0.917 fine, struck at Bombay — the dot below the date is the mintmark. The King-Emperor wears the robes of the Order of the Star of India; the reverse wreath of roses, thistles, shamrocks and lotus is one of the prettiest on any imperial coin.

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