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© Stacks Bowers
1 Pice Bronze Pattern
1949 year| Bronze | 0.67 g | 10.5 mm |
| Location | India |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Government of India |
| Period | Dominion (1947-1950) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1950-1957) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1957 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value (1 Pice) in Center, flanked by Corn as an agricultural motif. INDIA above, date below and Pice in Hindi and Urdu on Right and Left respectively.
Lettering:
INDIA
एक पैसा, ایک پیسہ
1 PICE
1949
Translation: 1 Pice (Hindi and Urdu)
Engraver: Patrick Brindley
Comment
Part of the eventually rejected 1949 patterns for the first issue of Independent Indian Coins post Independence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pice (Bronze Pattern) 1949 coin is that it was designed by the renowned Indian artist, Jamini Roy. He was known for his unique style that blended traditional Indian motifs with modern techniques, and his design for this coin reflects that fusion. The coin features a stylized portrait of George VI, the then-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and the inscription "1 Pice" in both English and Devanagari script. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only for its historical significance but also for its artistic beauty.