1 Rupee - George VI Sterling Proof Issue

€423,396.00
IssuerIndia - British
Year1940
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value1 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1770-1947)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight11.66 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) SW#9.16
Obverse descriptionKing facing left with lettering and detail around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse descriptionDenomination, date and State in circule surrounded by floral pattern consisting of rose, thistle, shamrock and Lotus. These represent England, Scotland, Ireland and India respectively.
Reverse scriptLatin, Urdu
Reverse letteringONE RUPEE INDIA 1940 یک روپیہ
(Translation: One Rupee)
EdgeSecurity
Mint
Mintage1940  - Possibly Unique -
Catalog ID4270044600
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