1 Rupee - George VI

Features

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1939-1943
Value	1 Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	11.66 g
Diameter	30.5 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 20327
References	KM# 556 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

Bust of George VI facing left. Small rim decoration

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Percy Metcalfe, CVO, RDI, was an English artist sculptor and designer. He is recognised mostly for his coin designs and his contribution to the Ashtead Pottery Collection.

Reverse

Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Yek Rupya) . Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border

Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1940
یک روپیہ

Translation: One Rupee

Edge

Security

© pharaohra (CC BY-NC)

Mints

Comments

- Image shows location of mint mark on bottom of reverse
Bombay renamed Mumbai at 1995

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Bullion value: USD 4.77

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 79 Lot 2661	Mar 21, 2023	1940 • – Bombay Mint	UNC	USD 17.42 (EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 79 Lot 2662	Mar 21, 2023	1941 • – Bombay Mint	UNC	USD 14.15 (EUR 13.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 84 Lot 1733	May 27, 2023	1941 • – Bombay Mint	XF	USD 18.51 (EUR 17.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 72 Lot 2370	Dec 21, 2022	1943 • – Bombay Mint	XF	USD 15.24 (EUR 14.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 84 Lot 1734	May 27, 2023	Undetermined	XF	USD 18.51 (EUR 17.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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