1 Rupee Lahore
1833 (1776) year| Silver | 11.28 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Sikh (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1833 (1776) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1711-1849) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.28 g |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Translation: VS 1833
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Comment
India Sikh Occupation of Lahore, VS1833(1776) AR RupeeInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee (Lahore) 1833 (1776) coin from the Empire of Sikh (Indian states) is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins issued by the Sikh Empire, which were made of copper or gold. This change in material was likely due to the scarcity of gold and copper in the region at the time, and the desire to create a coin that was more widely accessible to the general population. The use of silver in the coin also reflects the influence of British colonialism on the Sikh Empire's currency, as the British had introduced silver rupees to India in the early 19th century.
