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Name or Denominations
1 Rupee
Issuer
Government of India
Ruler
George VI (1936-1947)
Year of Minting
1940
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Ultra rare
Weight
11.66 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Material
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Security
Technique
Milled
Front design
King facing left with lettering and detail around.
Back design
Denomination, date and State in circule surrounded by floral pattern consisting of rose, thistle, shamrock and Lotus. These represent England, Scotland, Ireland and India respectively.
Year of Minting
1940
Emperor
George VI (1936-1947)
Mint location
Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad , India (1757-date)
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR Reverse: ONE RUPEE INDIA 1940 یک روپیہ
Context
The story behind this (as far as is known, unique) coin is unclear but is thought to be have been struck by a mint employee as a piece to remember the transition from the high purity alloy used traditionally (917 silver) to the Quaternary Alloy (500 fine - half silver). Issued in proof, identical to other coins struck that year in type otherwise. Struck in 92.5% fine (Sterling) Ag. No Mint mark, thus a Kolkata Coin. Coin itself has very deep cameo and frosting.
Rarity
Ultra rare
Coin type
Non-circulating
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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