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1 Rupia - Republic Lisboa mint
1947 year| Silver (.500) | 12 g | 30.3 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1910-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 1 Rupia = 16 Tangas |
| Currency | Rupia (1880-1958) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Shield on lined circle at center of Maltese Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA - 1947
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1947 Portuguese India 1 Rupia coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and transition for the country. The coin was issued in the year that India gained independence from Portuguese colonial rule, and it features a design that reflects this shift in power. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Portuguese Republic's coat of arms, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional Indian lotus flower. This combination of designs serves as a symbol of the blending of cultures and the transition to a new era of independence for India.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupia - Republic (Lisboa mint) 1947 coin.
