1 Rupee - Victoria 1858-1859 front 1 Rupee - Victoria 1858-1859 back
1 Rupee - Victoria 1858-1859 photo
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1 Rupee - Victoria

 
Billon 10.58 g -
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Bindraban (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1858-1859
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Billon
Weight
10.58 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#158088
Rarity index
94%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Victoria 1858-1859 coin from the Princely state of Bindraban is that it features a unique blend of Indian and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Hindu deity, highlighting the cultural fusion that was characteristic of the Indian princely states during the colonial era.