BRITISH INDIA 1 RUPEES GEORGE VI 1945 RARE SILVER COIN #V-348

Description

Issuer India - British (British India)
Emperor George VI (1936-1947)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1939-1943
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 11.66 g
Diameter 30.5 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized

This is an exceptional British India 1 Rupee silver coin from 1945, minted during the reign of Emperor George VI (1936-1947). Struck in .500 silver with a substantial weight of 11.66 grams and diameter of 30.5mm, this coin represents a significant piece of Indian numismatic history from the final years of British colonial rule. The coin features standard circulation design with medal alignment and was produced using the milled technique, ensuring crisp, well-defined details on both obverse and reverse. What makes this specimen particularly desirable is its 1945 date—a scarce year within the 1939-1943 series range—combined with its silver composition, making it increasingly rare as these coins have been melted down or lost to time. For collectors of British India numismatics, this coin holds considerable appeal. It represents a transitional period in Indian currency history, issued mere years before independence in 1947. The demonetized status adds historical significance, as these coins are no longer legal tender, elevating their collector status. The .500 silver content provides both intrinsic precious metal value and numismatic worth. Investors and history enthusiasts alike appreciate George VI coins as tangible connections to the British Raj era and early Indian monetary systems. --- #