1 Rupee Pattern

€72,050.00
IssuerBengal Presidency
Year1818
TypePattern
Value1 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1765-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight12.395 g
Dimensions28.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn26, Pr#361
Obverse descriptionAt centre within a plain circle the shield of arms of the East India Company, surrounded by legend AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE
Obverse script
Obverse letteringAUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE
(Translation: Under the auspices of the king and senate of England)
Reverse descriptionEnglish legend: Calcutta Rupee & Persian legend: Zarb Kalkatta within open palm wreath
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCalcutta Rupee
(Translation: Struck at Calcutta)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1818  - Calcutta mint -
Catalog ID3074601040
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