1 Rupee - Alwar 1859-1865 front 1 Rupee - Alwar 1859-1865 back
1 Rupee - Alwar 1859-1865 photo
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1 Rupee - Alwar

 
Silver 11.2 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Alwar (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1859-1865
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.2 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71849
Rarity index
86%

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Princely state of Alwar (Indian princely states) made of Silver weighing 11.2 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh, who was a progressive ruler and took several measures to modernize the state, including the introduction of a new currency system.