1 Rupee - Shivaji Rao 1956-1958 (1899-1901) front 1 Rupee - Shivaji Rao 1956-1958 (1899-1901) back
1 Rupee - Shivaji Rao 1956-1958 (1899-1901) photo
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1 Rupee - Shivaji Rao

 
Silver 11.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Indore
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1956-1958 (1899-1901)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1760-1935)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.2 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48499
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Coat of arms with horse and bull as supporters on ground with a regal turban above and lettering around.

Script: Devanagari

Comment

Portrait rupee type. 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shivaji Rao, who was the ruler of the Princely state of Indore, and it features his image on one side.