1 Rupee - Ranjit Singh Amritsar
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Features
| Issuer |
Empire of Sikh
(Indian states)  |
|---|---|
| Maharaja |
Ranjit Singh (1801-1839)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1846-1889 (1789-1832) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1711-1849) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 61712 |
| References | KM# 20.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Hans Herrli. The Coins of the Sikhs (2 volumes). |
Obverse
Nanakshahi couplet
Script: Persian
Lettering: سکا زد بر هر دو عالم فضل سچا صاحب است فتح تیغ گورگوبند سنگ شاه نانک وهب است
Translation:
Sikka zad bar har do alam fazl sacha sahib ast Fateh tegh Gur Gobind Singh Shah, Nanak wahib ast.
In English: The coin struck through each of the two worlds by the grace of the true Lord. Of the victory gained by the sword of Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak is the provider.
Reverse
Leaf, VS Date at top, and Mint Name
Script: Persian
Lettering: سری امرتسرجیو ضرب جلوس میمنت بخت اکال تخت سنا
Translation:
Sri Amritsar jiyo zarb Julus maimanat bakht Akal Takht sanah
In English: Struck at Illustrious Amritsar under the prosperous rule of the fortunate rule of the fortunate Akal Takht.
Edge
Plain
Mint
Amritsar, IndiaComments
Silver Nanakshahi couplet, mint Amritsar
There are different symbols used in different years.
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1878 (1821) • 23 mm • 11.13 g
1878 (1821) • 23 mm • 11.13 g
Obv: 'Nanakshahi' couplet, version V; rosette between 'Guru' and 'Gobind'.
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1880 (1823) • 25 mm • 11.04 g
1880 (1823) • 25 mm • 11.04 g
Obv: 'Nanakshahi' couplet, version V; rosette of five tufts between 'Guru' and 'Gobind', comb (kanghi) symbol below 'Singh'.
Rev: 'Julus' formula with Ber leaf symbol; chakkar (Sikh weapon) symbol in crescent to right
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Rev: 'Julus' formula with Ber leaf symbol; chakkar (Sikh weapon) symbol in crescent to right
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1881 (1824) • 23 mm • 11.09 g
1881 (1824) • 23 mm • 11.09 g
Obv: 'Nanakshahi' couplet, version V; crescent with cluster of dots between 'Guru' and 'Gobind'; comb (kanghi) symbol below 'Singh'.
Rev: 'Julus' formula with Ber leaf symbol.
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Rev: 'Julus' formula with Ber leaf symbol.
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