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1 Rupia - Republic Pattern, Lisboa mint
1935 year| Silver (.917) | 11.66 g | 30.7 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1910-1961) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1935 |
| Value | 1 Rupia = 16 Tangas |
| Currency | Rupia (1880-1958) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 30.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
SDivided shield, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESTADO DA INDIA
1 rupia
The word "PROVA" is inscribed on the reverse.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The above pict is the lot 16666 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rupia - Republic (Pattern, Lisboa mint) 1935 from Portuguese India was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a unique blend of traditional and modernist elements, showcasing Negreiros' distinctive style.
