Obverse © NomistaAzerbaijano
Obverse © NomistaAzerbaijano
1 Rupee - Charles II Bombay
1678 year| Silver | 5.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#149265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned British Shield
Lettering: KINGE. OF. GREAT. BRITAINE. FRANCE . AND. IREL [AND]
Edge
Rough
Comment
Only a handful of pieces exist. Struck in silver and pewter.
Pewter coin from The New York Sale Auction 37 5-6 January 2016 Lot 1107
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Rupee - Charles II (Bombay) 1678 from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Silver weighing 5.76 g is that it features a unique blend of Indian and European design elements. The coin's obverse features a portrait of King Charles II, while the reverse depicts a stylized image of the Sun and the Moon, which is a common motif in Indian art and mythology. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the British and Indian cultures during the colonial period.
