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1 Rupee - Victoria and Ganga Singh
| Issuer | Bikanir, Princely state of |
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| Year | 1892-1897 |
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| Weight | 11.45 g |
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| Obverse description | Draped and crowned bust of Empress Victoria facing left, wearing the Imperial State Crown and an elaborately ornamented bodice with floral scrollwork. The hair is arranged in a chignon with a veil, and a pearl necklace is visible at the neck. The legend 'VICTORIA EMPRESS' arcs around the bust, with 'VICTORIA' to the left and 'EMPRESS' to the right, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is divided horizontally into two registers by a central line. The upper register bears the ruler's name and title in Devanagari script, while the lower register features the inscription in Persian (Nastaliq) script, both together reading 'Maharaja Ganga Singh Bahadur'. Below the horizontal dividing line, the Arabic numeral date ١٨٩٢ is preceded by the Arabic letter 'ain (ع), signifying the Iswy (Anno Domini) era. The denomination 'ONE RUPEE' and the issuing authority 'BIKANIR STATE' appear in the field, all contained within a beaded border. |
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