1 Rupee - Sardar Singh (In the name of Victoria) 1912-1916 (1859) front 1 Rupee - Sardar Singh (In the name of Victoria) 1912-1916 (1859) back
1 Rupee - Sardar Singh (In the name of Victoria) 1912-1916 (1859) photo
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1 Rupee - Sardar Singh In the name of Victoria

 
Silver 11.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states)
Maharaja
Sardar Singh (1851-1872)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1912-1916 (1859)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
4.1 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#53955
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

VS date on top
Mint Marks of Gaj Singh, Surat Singh, Ratan Singh, Sardar Singh

Edge

Plain

Comment

Dungar Singh (AH1289-1305 / 1872-1887AD)

Variety of reverse: Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in India, as the country was transitioning from a British colony to an independent nation. The coin features the image of Sardar Singh, a prominent leader from the Princely state of Bikanir, and was minted in the name of Victoria, the British monarch at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of India's past.