ALWAR STATE MANGAL SINGH ONE RUPEE Coin – 1880 Calcutta Mint

1880 India ONE RUPEE Coin CALCUTTA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution
1880 India ONE RUPEE Coin CALCUTTA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 1
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Obverse Crowned head of Empress facing left, surrounded by lettering VICTORIA EMPRESS all with in toothed border.
Reverse Legend in Persian Maharao Raja Swai Mangal Singh Bahadur 1880 inside the cicle, outside on Top: ONE RUPEE Bottom: ALWAR STATE Twig with 16 leaves on left&Right.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British Protected Native States
  3. State : ALWAR STATE
  4. Ruler : MANGAL SINGH
  5. Title : MAHARAO RAJAH SAWAI MANGAL SINGH
  6. Issue Value : ONE RUPEE
  7. Year : 1880
  8. Type : Circulation
  9. Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Minted only in Calcutta
  10. Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
  11. Weight : 11.66 gms
  12. Diameter : 31.5 mm
  13. Thickness : 1.90 mm
  14. Shape : Circular
  15. Edge : Reeded
  16. Demonetized : Yes

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BS3C 196000 ₹2,000–₹2,500 ₹4,000–₹10,000 Scarce Report
ID: BS3C Report
  • Mintage 196000
  • Circulation ₹2,000–₹2,500
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹4,000–₹10,000
  • Frequency Scarce


Frequently Asked Questions about ALWAR STATE MANGAL SINGH ONE RUPEE Coin – 1880 Calcutta Mint

The estimated collector value of a 1880 ONE RUPEE coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 in circulated condition, and ₹4,000 to ₹10,000 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

This coin is minted in Silver with an official weight of 11.66 grams and a diameter of 31.50 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Reeded edge.

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1880.