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1 Rupee - Fatteh Singh

1985 (1928) year
Silver 10.85 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Mewar (Indian princely states)
Prince
Fateh Singh (1885-1930)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1985 (1928)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1760-1943)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.85 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#36677
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Lettering in Nagari:
Dosthi (Friendship (with)
Londhon (London)
1985

Lettering:
दोस्ती
लंधन
૧૯८५
विः

Edge

Reeded

Comment

RULER: FATTEH SINGH VS 1941-1986 / 1884-1929 AD

Mewar or Mewāḍ is a region of south-central Rajasthan state in western India. It includes the present-day districts of Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Pirawa Tehsil of Jhalawar District of Rajasthan, Neemuch and Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh and some parts of Gujarat. For centuries, the region was ruled by Rajputs. The princely state of Udaipur emerged as an administrative unit during the period of British East India Company governance in India-ruled and remained until the end of the British Raj era. The Mewar region lies between the Aravali Range to the northwest, Ajmer to the north, Gujarat and the Vagad region of Rajasthan to the south, the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state to the southeast and the Hadoti region of Rajasthan to the east.

8 million pieces were struck in Calcutta in 1931.

The two different varieties are Y#22.1 with thin ૧૯८५ legend (first image) and Y#22.2 with thick ૧૯८५ legend (second image).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Fatteh Singh 1985 (1928) coin from the Princely state of Mewar is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the princely state, and it highlights the importance of Mewar as a economic and political center in India during the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 (1928)  14906000 - - - - - -

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