1 Rupee - George V 1972-1990 (1916-1934) front 1 Rupee - George V 1972-1990 (1916-1934) back
1 Rupee - George V 1972-1990 (1916-1934) photo
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1 Rupee - George V

 
Silver 10.6 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Bundi (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1972-1990 (1916-1934)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.6 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
4.2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47842
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Script: Devanagari

Unabridged legend:
बुन्दीए
राम सिंह
१९८९

Translation:
Bundi
Ram Singh
1979

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies between 10.60 - 10.70 grams
Diameter varies between 17.00 - 18.62 mm

The difference between Y#18.1 and Y#18.2 is the arrangement of letters around the katar (dagger) on obverse
Y# 18.1

Y# 18.2


Unlisted / Unknown Bundi Rupee - VS1990 (1933)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee coin from the Princely state of Bundi is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. This coin was issued during the reign of George V, who was the King of the United Kingdom and the Emperor of India from 1910 to 1936. The coin weighs 10.6 grams and has a standard circulation design, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.