1 Rupee - Victoria [Sardar Singh] 1955-1956 (1898-1899) front 1 Rupee - Victoria [Sardar Singh] 1955-1956 (1898-1899) back
1 Rupee - Victoria [Sardar Singh] 1955-1956 (1898-1899) photo
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1 Rupee - Victoria [Sardar Singh]

 
Silver 11.2 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Jodhpur
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-1956 (1898-1899)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1751-1945)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.2 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
3.6 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50553
Rarity index
92%

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Princely state of Jodhpur, featuring Victoria [Sardar Singh] and made of silver, has an interesting fact. Despite being minted in 1955-1956, the coin bears the date 1898-1899, which was the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. This coin is a rare and unique piece of Indian numismatic history.