1 Rupee
| Silver (.917) | 11.66 g | 30.79 mm |
| Issuer | Ra's Bab al-Mandab (Yemenite States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1879 |
| Value | 1 Rupee (0.5) |
| Currency | Riyal |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 30.79 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#142628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value, date below, wreath surrounds
Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1877
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Host Coin: British India - 1 Rupee (KM#492)Host Dates: 1877-1879
Unknown difference between this coin and KM#369.3 as Krause lists the same Host Coin for this type
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Yemen. The country was under Ottoman rule at the time, and the coin's design reflects this influence, featuring Arabic script and imagery that was typical of Ottoman-era coins. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of Yemen's numismatic history.
