½ Rupee - New Chandori Series ND (1842-1890) front ½ Rupee - New Chandori Series ND (1842-1890) back
½ Rupee - New Chandori Series ND (1842-1890) photo
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½ Rupee - New Chandori Series ND

 
Silver 5.43 g 15.83 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Mewar (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1842-1890
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1760-1943)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.43 g
Diameter
15.83 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#138998
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Udaipur mintmark

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee - New Chandori Series ND (1842-1890) from Princely state of Mewar is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins of the princely state, which were made of copper. This change in material was likely due to the increasing value of silver and the desire to create a coin that was more durable and valuable. The use of silver also gave the coin a distinctive look and feel that set it apart from other coins in circulation at the time.