1 Rupee - Dungar Singh (In the name of Victoria) 1916 (1872-1887) front 1 Rupee - Dungar Singh (In the name of Victoria) 1916 (1872-1887) back
1 Rupee - Dungar Singh (In the name of Victoria) 1916 (1872-1887) photo
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1 Rupee - Dungar Singh In the name of Victoria

1916 (1872-1887) years
Silver 11.30 g 20.77 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states)
Maharaja
Dungar Singh (1872-1887)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1916 (1872-1887)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.30 g
Diameter
20.77 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#101993
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

VS date on top
Mint Marks of Gaj Singh, Surat Singh, Ratan Singh, Sardar Singh, Dungar Singh

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the Princely state of Bikanir was still under the rule of the British Empire, specifically during the reign of Queen Victoria. Despite being issued in the name of Victoria, the coin features the image of Dungar Singh, the ruler of Bikanir at the time. This highlights the unique blend of British and Indian influences that can be seen in the coinage of the Princely states during this period.