1 Rupee - Victoria and Ram Singh II 1858-1880 front 1 Rupee - Victoria and Ram Singh II 1858-1880 back
1 Rupee - Victoria and Ram Singh II 1858-1880 photo
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1 Rupee - Victoria and Ram Singh II

 
Silver 11 g 21.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Jaipur
Queen
British India › Victoria (1837-1876)
Empress
British India › Victoria (1876-1901)
Maharaja
Ram Singh II (1835-1880)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1858-1880
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1621-1949)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11 g
Diameter
21.8 mm
Thickness
3.4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#41359
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Ram Singh

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Princely state of Jaipur, featuring Victoria and Ram Singh II, has an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver and weighing 11g, it was still considered a standard circulation coin, indicating that the princely state of Jaipur had a strong economy and high demand for currency during that time.