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1 Rupee - George VI
| Silver (.917) | 11.66 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1939 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Yek Rupya) . Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border
Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1939
یک روپیہ
Translation: One Rupee
Edge
Reeded
Image shows location of mint mark on bottom of reverse
Comment
- All 1938 1 rupees meant for circulation were minted in Bombay (both with and without mint mark)- 1939 was the last year the rupee was made of 91.7% silver
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from India, featuring George VI, was the last silver rupee coin issued by the British Raj before India gained independence in 1947.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 7352000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 2450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - George VI 1938-1939 coin.
