© BCNumismatics
© BCNumismatics
1 Rupee
1202 (1788) year| Silver | 11.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1202 (1788) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription and regnal year
Script: Arabic
Edge
Engrailed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee 1202 (1788) coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze used for lower denomination coins at the time. This indicates that the British East India Company, which governed India during that period, placed a high value on the coinage and wanted to ensure that it was of the highest quality. Additionally, the use of silver in the coinage may have also been a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the British Empire.
