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1 Rupee - George VI

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

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Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
Emperor George VI (1936-1947)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1939-1943
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition Srebro (.500)
Weight 11.66 g
Diameter 30.5 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
20327
References KM# 556
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Popiersie Jerzego VI zwrócone w lewo. Niewielka dekoracja obręczyAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Wewnątrz okręgu data dzieli legendę w języku angielskim i urdu (Yek Rupya). Na zewnątrz okręgu wieniec z róż, ostu, liści koniczyny i kwiatów lotosu. Całość w ząbkowanym obramowaniuAutomatically translated

Scripts: łaciński, urdu

Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1940
یک روپیہ

Edge

BezpieczeństwoAutomatically translated

1 Rupee - George VI -  obverse

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Mints

Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
. Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
L Lahore, Pakistan

Comments

- Zdjęcie pokazuje lokalizację znaku mennicy na spodzie rewersu
Bombaj przemianowany na Bombaj w 1995 r.
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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1939 • Photo 2 450 544 (en) Bombay Mint 1.8%
1940 • Photo 153 120 000 $ 15 $ 23 $ 25 $ 25 $ 29 $ 29 (en) Bombay Mint 65%
1941 • Photo 111 480 000 $ 11 $ 21 $ 21 $ 21 $ 28 $ 30 (en) Bombay Mint 46%
1943 • Photo 65 994 636 $ 16 $ 29 $ 48 (en) Bombay Mint 13%

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Bullion value: USD 13.85 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2376 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.187 oz
Current srebro price: 73.89 USD/oz (see silver price )

Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 1 Rupee - George VI
© Kabeer, India...
1941 • – (en) Bombay Mint (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
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
2025 August 27 - 29 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3125
Lot 33183
Internet Archive
27 Aug 2025 1939 • – (en) Bombay Mint F
(NGC F15)
USD 45 600.00
(incl. 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
2024 September 16 The Dr. Hezi Shami Ph.D Type Set Collection of Great Britain and her Colonies Showcase Auction 61435
Lot 24189
Internet Archive
16 Sep 2024 1940 • – (en) Bombay Mint 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
2024 April 22 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World and Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61385
Lot 25407
Internet Archive
22 Apr 2024 1940 • – (en) Bombay Mint UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 2661
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1940 • – (en) Bombay Mint UNC USD 18.58
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Auction 109
Lot 1651
Internet Archive
27 Jan 2024 1940 • – (en) Bombay Mint AU USD 60.37
(EUR 52.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Summer Evening Auction 162
Lot 1708
Internet Archive
7 Jul 2025 1940 • – (en) Bombay Mint XF USD 29.03
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Auction 158
Lot 1970
Internet Archive
14 May 2025 1940 • – (en) Bombay Mint XF Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 2662
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1941 • – (en) Bombay Mint UNC USD 15.09
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Auction 188
Lot 1669
Internet Archive
27 Mar 2026 1941 • – (en) Bombay Mint XF USD 12.77
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupee - George VI
Katz
Auction 171
Lot 2640
Internet Archive
10 Oct 2025 1941 • – (en) Bombay Mint XF USD 11.61
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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