1 Rupee - William IV, India (2024)

Features

Location India - British (British India) 1 Rupee - William IV, India (3)
Issuing company East India Company
King William IV (1830-1837)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1835-1840
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 11.66g
Diameter 30.5mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number

N#

15709

References KM# 450

1 Rupee - William IV, India (4) Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.

And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of King William facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: WILLIAM IIII, KING.

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Value within wreath in English and Urdu (Yek Rupiya), outside wreath English legend & date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ꕥ EAST INDIA COMPANY ꕥ • 1835
ONE RUPEE
یک روپیہ

Translation: One Rupee

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

Comments

- RS or F on truncation of neck, Calcutta mint
- No initial on truncation, Bombay mint

1835, Calcutta, Dug out 'F', A/III with bud leaves above 'E" of ONE, wreath with 19 berries (10L+9R):

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1835 1 Rupee - William IV, India (6) $ 29 $ 33 $ 36 $ 60 55% Bombay, KM 450.1, Thick lettering, No initial on truncation
1835 $ 35 $ 35 10% KM 450.2, 'F' raised/relief on truncation
1835 $ 37 8% KM 450.3, 'F' incused 2 leaves at top
1835 $ 31 $ 31 $ 31 22% KM 450.3, 'F' incused bud leaves
1835 $ 32 $ 33 9% KM 450.4, 'R.S.' incused on truncation
1835 $ 32 17% KM 450.7, 'R.S.' incused on truncation, Thin Lettering
1840 2% KM 450.5
1840 1.6% KM 450.6, Mule

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Bullion value: USD 10.80 1 Rupee - William IV, India (76)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Stephen Album
Internet Auction 22
Lot 611
1 Rupee - William IV, India (78)
14 Aug 2023 1835 – Bombay, KM 450.1, Thick lettering, No initial on truncation AU USD 60.00
(+ buyer's premium)
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232418
Lot 61361
1 Rupee - William IV, India (79)
25 Apr 2024 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
2024 April 22 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World and Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61385
Lot 25246
1 Rupee - William IV, India (82)
22 Apr 2024 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 1560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
2024 April 22 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World and Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61385
Lot 25245
1 Rupee - William IV, India (87)
22 Apr 2024 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 24 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61367
Lot 24180
1 Rupee - William IV, India (92)
24 Mar 2024 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21079
1 Rupee - William IV, India (95)
17 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21078
1 Rupee - William IV, India (100)
17 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21080
1 Rupee - William IV, India (105)
17 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR62)
USD 1620.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21081
1 Rupee - William IV, India (108)
17 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1020.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21082
1 Rupee - William IV, India (113)
17 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 516.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
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FAQs

Is 1 rupee note valid in India? ›

The One Rupee notes issued under the Currency Ordinance, 1940 are legal tender and included in the expression Rupee coin for all the purposes of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

What is correct, a one rupee or an one rupee? ›

The correct article to use before "one rupee" is "a", not "an". This is because "one" starts with a consonant sound, even though it is spelled with a vowel. Therefore, the correct phrase is “a one rupee”.

Is it 1 rupees or 1 rupee? ›

Correct form of saying: One rupee.

What is the value of a 1840 one rupee coin? ›

11.66 Silver Coin One Rupee Victoria Queen 1840 at Rs 100000 in Hojai | ID: 22917967591.

Is a 2 rupee note valid in India? ›

The Indian 2-rupee note (₹2) was a denomination of Rupee introduced in 1943. It is the second smallest note ever printed in India. It was removed from circulation in 1995.

Is a 10 rupee note banned in India? ›

All the banknotes in the denomination of ₹ 10/- issued by the Reserve Bank in the earlier series will continue to be legal tender. 2.

Why do Indians add 1 rupee? ›

The 'one-rupee' is the symbol of renewed hope for the receiver, who is embarking on a new phase of life. A Wholesome Debt: Festivals and gatherings are good opportunities to foster and strengthen communal ties. This was especially prevalent in the days of forefathers.

Why $1 is not equal to 1 rupee? ›

The demand for the Dollar is higher in those countries which import more than it exports. India, for example, imports more than it exports which is why 1 USD is currently worth 73.28 INR, and the value keeps on changing every minute.

How do you write rupee 1? ›

E.g ₹1 coin / ₹ 1 note . Indian Rupee: The official currency of India is the rupee (symbol ₹; code:INR).

What if 1$ is equal to 1 rupee? ›

So if India's 1 rupee gets equal to 1 dollar, then the outside countries will have to buy things at a higher price, but the foreign countries will never buy things at a higher price, they will rather try to buy it from the countries- where it is available in low price, this will cause a big loss to India.

What is Indian rupee to a dollar? ›

1 INR = 0.011969 USD Jun 16, 2024 02:10 UTC

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How many rupees are in 1$? ›

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Conversion rates US Dollar / Indian Rupee
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5 USD417,53700 INR
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What is the oldest Indian coin? ›

Sometime around 600BC in the lower Ganges valley in eastern India a coin called a punchmarked Karshapana was created. According to Hardaker, T.R. the origin of Indian coins can be placed at 575 BCE and according to P.L. Gupta in the seventh century BCE, proposals for its origins range from 1000 BCE to 500 BCE.

What is the rarest rupee coin? ›

King George VI One Rupee 1939 Coin is the rarest Indian coin from last 200 years.

How much is a Indian coin worth? ›

Indian Head Penny Values
DATEGOODEXTREMELY FINE
1863 Indian Head Penny$10$50
1864 Indian Head Penny$20$100
1865 Indian Head Penny$15$45
1866 Indian Head Penny$50$190
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What rupee notes are valid in India? ›

Indian rupee
ISO 4217
Banknotes
Freq. used₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, ₹500
Rarely used₹1, ₹2 , ₹5,1000, ₹2000
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Which notes are not accepted in India? ›

"Notes which have turned extremely brittle or are badly burnt, charred or inseparably stuck up together and, therefore, cannot withstand normal handling, shall not be accepted by the bank branches for exchange.

Can you use old notes in India? ›

The Reserve Bank has also clarified that these pre-2005 banknotes will continue to remain legal tender. The Reserve Bank of India has stated that it is a standard international practice not to have currency notes from multiple series remaining in circulation at the same time.

Can you use 1000 rupee note? ›

The Indian 1000-rupee banknote (₹1000) is an obsolete denomination of the Indian rupee. It was first introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 1938 under British rule and subsequently demonetized in 1946. Post-independence, the denomination was re-introduced in 1954.

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