© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Rupees 1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple
2010 year| Nickel brass | 6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 INR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Statue of King Raja Rajan I before temple
Lettering:
बृहदीश्वरर मंदिर के 1000 वर्ष
1000 YEARS OF BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE
तंजावूर THANJAVUR
2010
Translation:
1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple
1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thanjavur Thanjavur
2010
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Mumbai mint coins have 2 die variations for obverse design, wide and narrow lion (see image)Mumbai mintmarks:
♦ - Circulation strikes
M - Proof strikes
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was released to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a historic Hindu temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is considered one of the greatest examples of Indian temple architecture and is known for its grandeur and intricate carvings. The coin's design features an image of the temple's main tower, along with the inscription "1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple" in English and Hindi.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2010 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2010 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2010 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2010 M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple) 2010 coin.
