GEORGE VI One Rupee Coin – 1938 Bombay Mint

BI492B
BI492B
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Obverse Crowned & robed bust of the King facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.
Reverse ONE RUPEE INDIA 1938 یک روپیہ within a double line circle, surrounded by wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flower, all within a decorative border.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : GEORGE VI
  4. Issue Value : ONE RUPEE
  5. Year : 1938
  6. Date of Issue : 1938
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : BOMBAY / Dot at the bottom below the lotus flower
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
  10. Weight : 11.66 gms
  11. Diameter : 30.40-30.70 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.90 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Reeded
  15. Demonetized : Yes - 01 May 1943

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI492B 7351634 ₹6,500–₹7,500 ₹10,000–₹17,000 Scarce Report
ID: BI492B Report
  • Mintage 7351634
  • Circulation ₹6,500–₹7,500
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹10,000–₹17,000
  • Frequency Scarce

Mule and Lion Variety

Coins with No dot also exist.
Some coins with out dot also exist as for those coins the reverse die were provided by Calcutta mint house.