Coins of India by Abhay Ghaisas

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Here is the true rupee coin. Silver, about 11.6 grams (one "tola") was the age old definition of the Rupee. Here is one that was produced in the reign of Victoria.

The obverse gives the denomination in words as "ONE RUPEE" and the country and year. The reverse shows the portrait of the sovereign along with the words "VICTORIA QUEEN" around nearer to the border. The obverse also has a nice pattern resembling some creepers. Full 3 cm. across, the coin is really a beauty. It's like holding a piece of history in hand.