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Obverse: King Emperor George V wearing Order of the Indian Empire collar with short-snouted elephant
VERY RAREXF-45Unique Specimen In Vault
Extremely Rare 1911 King George V Silver Rupee — 'Pig Rupee' First Type (Calcutta Mint)
SKU: BI-GV-1911-PIG• Ref: KM# 523, Pridmore# 217• Mint: Calcutta
₹24,500₹28,00013% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
Following public objection upon its December 1911 Delhi Durbar release, British authorities recalled the coins to avoid religious sensitivities. A redesigned 1912 die gave the elephant distinct ears and longer tusks.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“High-grade surviving examples of the 1911 Calcutta Mint Pig Rupee are top-tier trophies for British India specialists. Inspected and verified with 100% genuine elephant trunk and tusk characteristics.”
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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
Issuing Country / StateBritish India
DenominationOne Rupee
Gregorian Year1911
Mint of MintageCalcutta
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.917 Silver
Official Weight11.66 g
Diameter30.6 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Edge CharacteristicMilled / Reeded
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# 523, Pridmore# 217
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Crowned bust of George V left. Collar ornament displays the controversial truncated elephant.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Denomination 'ONE RUPEE INDIA 1911' within floral wreath.
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