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1 Rupia - Republic Pattern, Lisbon mint
1911 year| Copper | 11.7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1910-1961) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1911 |
| Value | 1 Rupia = 16 Tangas |
| Currency | Rupia (1880-1958) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDIA
UMA
RUPIA
Translation:
INDIA
ONE
RUPIA
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rupia coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, António de Sousa, and it features a unique blend of traditional Indian and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a woman representing the Republic of Portugal, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a lotus flower, which is a symbol of spiritual growth and enlightenment in Indian culture. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Portuguese colonial period in India.
