1 Rupee - Queen Victoria (Bharatpur) 1851-1865 (1858-1865) front 1 Rupee - Queen Victoria (Bharatpur) 1851-1865 (1858-1865) back
1 Rupee - Queen Victoria (Bharatpur) 1851-1865 (1858-1865) photo
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1 Rupee - Queen Victoria Bharatpur

 
Silver 11 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Bharatpur (Indian princely states)
Queen
British India › Victoria (1837-1876)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1851-1865 (1858-1865)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#79784
Rarity index
90%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in India, as the British East India Company's rule was coming to an end and the British Raj was taking over. The coin features Queen Victoria on one side and a unique design on the other, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Princely state of Bharatpur.