15 Rupees - George V

15 Rupees - George V - obverse15 Rupees - George V - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1918
Value 15 Rupees
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 7.98 g
Diameter 22.05 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15712
References KM# 525,
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.
SW# 8.1,
Paul Stevens, Randy Weir; 2013. The Uniform coinage of india 1835-1947 : A Catalogue and Pricelist. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
Pr# 25
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned bust of King George V, facing left. Surrounded by legend, all within a raised, toothed border.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Legend within a beaded circle, scrollwork outside. All within a raised, toothed border.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
15
RUPEES
INDIA
1918

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1918  Photo 2 110 000 $ 2800 $ 3600 45%
1918  Photo 12 $ 5400 55% Proof

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Bullion value: USD 522.74 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114
Lot 33732
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2024 1918 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 3720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32882
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1918 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31603
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1918 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33870
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1918 UNC
(NGC MS62+)
USD 3000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George V
Heritage Auctions
2020 July 12 - 13 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3084
Lot 30286
Internet Archive
12 Jul 2020 1918 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 3600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George V
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 31826
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1918 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 4200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George V
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31402
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1918 UNC
(NGC MS62)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George V
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 33001
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1918 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 3840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George VPicture 1 of a sold 15 Rupees - George V
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 31827
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1918 AU
(NGC AU Details (Reverse Scratched))
USD 1860.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32880
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1918 – Proof UNC USD 5760.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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