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SILVER 1 RUPEE COIN — 1912, BRITISH INDIA (GEORGE V)

Overview
A genuine 1912 1 Rupee coin issued under George V during the British Raj.
 This piece combines historic coinage with functional adornment, preserving both identity and character.

Background & Context
Struck at the beginning of George V’s reign, the 1912 rupee belongs to a transitional era when silver currency circulated widely across colonial India. Coins like this often moved beyond monetary use, entering personal and decorative traditions as pendants or ornaments.

Material & Composition

• High silver content, standard for British Indian rupees

• Natural aged patina consistent with circulation and time

Design Features

• Obverse: crowned portrait of George V with “KING EMPEROR” legend

• Balanced wear preserving major design elements

Measurements & Specifications

• Diameter: 35 mm

• Weight: 10.75 grams

• Thickness size: 2 mm

Condition

• Very good for its age

• Fully intact with minor age-related surface wear

• Clear identifiable details

Rarity & Collectibility
While 1912 rupees are known in numismatic circles, examples adapted for wearable use offer a crossover appeal between coin collectors and ethnographic jewelry enthusiasts. Pieces retaining strong detail and integrity remain desirable.

Cultural & Geographic Origin

• Origin: Colonial India

• Cultural association: British Indian monetary system, later integrated into personal adornment traditions and jewelry craft.