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1 Rupee - Sadul Singh Coronation
1999 (1943) year| Silver | 11.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Maharaja | Sadul Singh (1943-1949) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 (1943) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King's Titles and Auspicious symbols, with date.
Script: Devanagari
Lettering:
Raj Sri Bikanir
1999 (VS)
Translation:
King of Bikanir
1943
Comment
Issued as a Presentation Medallic Rupee, this issue commemorates the coronation of King Sadul Singh, King of Bikanir, who reigned from 1943 to 1949 and was succeeded by his sun Karni Singh.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Sadul Singh, the Maharaja of Bikaner, in 1943. Despite being minted in 1943, the coin was not released into circulation until 1999, 56 years later.
