© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Rupee - Mule Tiger Pattern
1947 year| Nickel | 11.7 g | 27.9 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Dominion (1947-1950) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1950-1957) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tiger flexing and walking left with lettering surrounding. Country and date below.
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin, Urdu
Lettering:
एक रूपया ONE RUPEE یک روپیہ
INDIA
1947
Translation: One Rupee
Engraver: Patrick Brindley
Comment
Likely a Mule Pattern strike, a 1948 issue is also known. Mule of Independent Indian obverse and nickel strike 1947 issues reverse.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rupee - Mule Tiger Pattern 1947 from India, made of Nickel and weighing 11.7g, is a rare and unique coin that features a tiger on the reverse side, instead of the usual national emblem of India, the Lion Capital of Ashoka. This design variation was created as a trial or pattern coin, and only a few samples were produced, making it highly sought after by collectors.
