1 Rupee - Sher Singh (Amritsar) 1898-1899 (1841-1842) front 1 Rupee - Sher Singh (Amritsar) 1898-1899 (1841-1842) back
1 Rupee - Sher Singh (Amritsar) 1898-1899 (1841-1842) photo
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1 Rupee - Sher Singh Amritsar

 
Silver 11.20 g 23.29 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Sikh (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1898-1899 (1841-1842)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1711-1849)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.20 g
Diameter
23.29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#149595
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Trisul (trident), beaded flowers, VS Date

Comment

Maharaja Sher Singh (4 December 1807 – 15 September 1843) was a son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. In 1841, he became Maharaja of the Sikh Empire and the Punjab. Sher singh was the ruler during the time period this coin was minted.

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Empire of Sikh (Indian states) made of Silver weighing 11.20g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Maharaja Sher Singh (1841-1842) and has a unique design, featuring a portrait of the Maharaja on one side and a symbol of the Sikh Empire on the other.