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1 Rupee - Victoria and Ganga Singh
| Silver (.917) | 11.45 g | 30.4 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bikanir (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Empress | British India › Victoria (1876-1901) |
| Maharaja | Ganga Singh (1887-1943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1897 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 11.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#36428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Legend in Devnagari and Persian: Maharaja Ganga Singh Bahadur, divided by horizontal line.
The symbol in front of the Arabic date ١٨٩٢ (1892) is an 'ain' and is the indication for Iswy (in year of Jesus = AD).
Lettering:
ONE RUPEE
महाराजा गंगा सिंह बहादुर
١٨٩٢
BIKANIR STATE
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of both British and Indian elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features a portrait of Ganga Singh, the Maharaja of Bikanir. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the Indian princely states, which were semi-autonomous regions ruled by local monarchs but under the umbrella of the British Raj.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 596000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 111000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - Victoria and Ganga Singh 1892-1897 coin.
