½ Rupee - George V [Umaid Singh] ND (1918-1935) front ½ Rupee - George V [Umaid Singh] ND (1918-1935) back
½ Rupee - George V [Umaid Singh] ND (1918-1935) photo
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½ Rupee - George V [Umaid Singh] ND

 
Silver 5.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Jodhpur
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1918-1935
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1751-1945)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#82018
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

(VS Date)
shri mataji
bahadur
shri umaid (sword + 22) singh
maharaja-dhiraj
zarb jodhpur

Comment

  • Weight may vary
  • Diameter may vary
  • Hammered Coinage
  • This specimen was made into a button, also utilize in Jewelry Trade.
  • Date off Flan
  • Square Flan (KM# 125a) has not been verified with pictorial evidence. According to Jan Lingen it has never been observed, Krause Publication has no verifiable records of its existence.

Interesting fact

The ½ Rupee coin from the Princely state of Jodhpur, featuring George V, is unique in that it was made of silver, whereas most coins of its denomination during that time were made of bronze or copper-nickel.