1 Rupee


Silver (.792)	11.55 g	23 mm

Description

Issuer	Java (British East Indies)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1228-1668 (1813-1815)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	1 Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1811-1817)
Composition	Silver (.792)
Weight	11.55 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#27285
Rarity index	89%

Reverse

Arabic inscription.

Script: Arabic

Lettering: هنگليس سك كمڤني ؁١٢٣٠ ضرب در جزيرە جاوا

Unabridged legend: Hinglis sikka kompani sanah 1230 ḍuriba dar jazirat Jawa

Translation: English company year 1230 minted at the base in the Island of Java.

Edge

Reeded slanted right

Comment

The British East India Company administered the Island of Java from 1811-1816.
Note - for the Java Rupee the dies were rusty

Z mintmark for the mintmaster of Surabaya J. A. Zwekkert.

Varieties:
A(nno) H(igrae) 1228, A(ki) S(aka) 1740, C(ommon) E(ra) 1813

Ordinary, ٢٢ reversed
As above, but with ꦱꦸꦫꦥꦿꦶꦁꦒ
Smaller year
With ١٢٢٨

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a brief period of British rule in Java, Indonesia, which lasted from 1813 to 1815. During this time, the British East India Company took over the Java's government and minted their own coins, including this 1 Rupee coin, which was made of silver and weighed 11.55 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and it serves as a reminder of Java's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1229 (1814)	400000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee 1228-1668 (1813-1815) coin.