Rupee - Tukoji Rao III 1295-1297 (1878-1880) front Rupee - Tukoji Rao III 1295-1297 (1878-1880) back
Rupee - Tukoji Rao III 1295-1297 (1878-1880) photo
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Rupee - Tukoji Rao III

 
Silver 11.21 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Indore
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1295-1297 (1878-1880)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1760-1935)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.21 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#79310
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

AH Date

Lettering: AH 1296

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies 10.70-11.60 grams. There are 2 minor sub-varieties, one with U-shaped mark on forehead of sun face and the other with dot.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Tukoji Rao III, who was a minor at the time, and therefore, his name appears on the coin along with the regnal year 1295-1297 (1878-1880). This coin is a rare example of a coin minted during a minor's reign, and it highlights the unique historical context in which it was produced.