© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee - George VI
| Silver (.500) | 11.66 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1945 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Within the circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Yek Rupya) . Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border.
Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1945
یک روپیہ
Translation:
One
Rupee
India
1945
One Rupee
Edge
Security edge
Comment
- KM#557.1 - Security edge (see image of edge)- KM#557.2 - Reeded edge
- An example of the large '5' in the date is shown in the image of the reverse at the top of this page
- Mint marks, dot or diamond for Bombay, 'L' for Lahore is located below lotus at the bottom of the reverse (see images below)
- Reverse B has a six-pointed flower in the centre of the bottom lotus (see image below)