1 Rupee - George VI

1 Rupee - George VI - obverse1 Rupee - George VI - reverse

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Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1947
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Nickel
Weight 11.8 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 2.48 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
12426
References KM# 559
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned head George VI facing left

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Indian tiger (panthera tigris)
One rupee (Ek Rupya) in Nagari, English and Urdu

Lettering:
एक रूपया ONE RUPEE یک روپیہ
INDIA
1947

Translation: One Rupee

Engraver: P. W. M. Brindley

Edge

Security

Mints

Lahore, Pakistan
Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
B Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1947  41 911 000 $ 1.70 $ 1.70 $ 3.80 $ 3.80 $ 6.10 24% (fr) Lahore, pas de marque
1947 ♦ 118 028 000 $ 0.59 $ 1.20 $ 2.20 $ 2.70 $ 2.70 $ 2.70 $ 6.20 81% (fr) Mumbai (Bombay), losange sous la date
1947 B 1.8% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 1730
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 7.60
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232245
Lot 62545
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2022 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232244
Lot 61475
Internet Archive
27 Oct 2022 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232243
Lot 64538
Internet Archive
20 Oct 2022 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232242
Lot 63502
Internet Archive
13 Oct 2022 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241
Lot 62521
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2022 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232240
Lot 61524
Internet Archive
29 Sep 2022 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232239
Lot 65549
Internet Archive
22 Sep 2022 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232239
Lot 65548
Internet Archive
22 Sep 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 112
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 6.51
(EUR 6.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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