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

About

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: On the reverse side, the value is presented 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, 1909

Edge: The coin has a reeded edge.

Historical Context:

The One Rupee coin from the British India era, minted in 1905 at the Bombay Mint during the reign of King Edward VII, holds historical significance as a circulating currency unit of the time. Its intricate design, including the portrait of King Edward VII on the obverse and the depiction of lotus flowers and a crown on the reverse, reflects the artistry and craftsmanship of the period. As a relic of colonial India’s numismatic heritage, this coin serves as a tangible link to the region’s past under British rule.

Physical Appearance and Details of

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

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.