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Obverse: Crowned bust of King Emperor George V in royal robes
SCARCEChoice UNC
1918 King George V One Rupee Silver Coin — Bombay Mint (Magnificent Mint Lustre, AU/UNC)
SKU: BI-GV-1918-BM1• Ref: KM# 524, Pridmore# 225• Mint: Bombay
₹3,200₹3,80016% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
Issued under Emperor George V during the peak of the British Indian Empire. Struck in standard sterling fineness (91.7% pure silver) with King George depicted in coronation ermine robe and Imperial Crown of India.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“Due to the Great Silver Crisis of 1917–1918 during WWI and the American Pittman Act shipments, high-grade uncirculated 1918 rupees with original fiery cartwheel mint bloom are prized by colonial connoisseurs.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodBritish Colonial Raj
Dynasty / EmpireHouse of Windsor
Monarch / RulerKing George V (King-Emperor)
Issuing Country / StateBritish India
DenominationOne Rupee
Gregorian Year1918
Mint of MintageBombay
Mint Mark / SymbolBead on lower reverse scroll
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.917 Silver
Official Weight11.66 g
Diameter30.6 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Die Axis / Alignment12 o'clock
Edge CharacteristicMilled / Reeded
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# 524, Pridmore# 225
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Crowned bust of King George V facing left, legend 'GEORGE V KING EMPEROR'.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Legend 'ONE RUPEE INDIA 1918' within an intricate Indian floral scrollwork border.
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