One Rupee of British India of 1905 Bombay Mint King Edward VII Silver Coin

About One Rupee of British India of 1905 Bombay Mint King Edward VII Silver Coin

Obverse: The obverse side features the bust of King Edward VII facing right, dividing a legend within a raised and toothed border.

• Lettering: EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR
• Engraver: George William de Saulles

Reverse: The reverse side bears the value in both English and Urdu – “One Rupee” (Yek rupiya), along with the date below. A spray of lotus flowers adorns each side, with a crown above, all within a raised, toothed border.

• Script: Urdu
• Lettering:
  • ONE
  • RUPEE
  • INDIA
  • یک روپیہ
  • 1909
• Translation: One Rupee, India, One Rupee, 1909

Edge: The coin has a reeded edge.

Historical Context:

This One Rupee coin from the Bombay Mint, dated 1905, during the reign of King Edward VII, represents an important era in British India’s numismatic history. Its intricate design and craftsmanship, featuring the portrait of King Edward VII on one side and the value and date alongside floral motifs on the other, reflect the artistic excellence of the time. As a relic of colonial India’s monetary system, this coin offers insights into the economic and cultural landscape of the period.

Physical Appearance and Details of One Rupee of British India of 1905 Bombay Mint King Edward VII Silver Coin

Specifications:

• Issuer: India – British (British India)
• King: Edward VII (1901-1910)
• Type: Standard circulation coin
• Years: 1903-1910
• Value: 1 Rupee
• Currency: Rupee (1770-1947)
• Composition: Silver (.917)
• Weight: 11.66 g
• Diameter: 30.6 mm
• Thickness: 1.9 mm
• Shape: Round
• Technique: Milled
• Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
• Demonetized: Yes

Value of One Rupee of British India of 1905 Bombay Mint King Edward VII Silver Coin

At RN Coins the value of the One Rupee of British India of 1905 Bombay Mint King Edward VII Silver Coin is ₹1,499. and after getting a discount you will get this coin at ₹1,149. only at RN Coins. So ultimately the value of One Rupee of British India of 1905 Bombay Mint King Edward VII Silver Coin is ₹1,149.