1 Rupee 1840 front 1 Rupee 1840 back
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1 Rupee

1840 year
Silver (.917) 11.66 g 30.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ra's Bab al-Mandab (Yemenite States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1840
Value
1 Rupee (0.5)
Currency
Riyal
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
11.66 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#142626
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath, date below

Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
ONE RUPEE
یک روپیے
1840

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Host Coin: British India - 1 Rupee (KM#458)
Host Date: 1840

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee 1840 coin from Ra's Bab al-Mandab (Yemenite States) is interesting because it was made during a time when Yemen was still a collection of smaller states, rather than a unified country. The coin features a unique blend of Islamic and colonial influences, reflecting the complex history of the region.