1901 - 1910, (King Edward VII)

 

 

Obv – Uncrowned head of King Edward VII with the legend “EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR”

Rev – Crown of the king, coin value in English and Persian and a floral design.

King George Variable was coroneted on 22^nd June, 1911 after the death of his father King Edward VII. Rupee coins were issued bearing his effigy from 1911 to 1922. No rupee coin was issued from 1923 to 1936.


Specifications
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter – 1.3”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom
Rev – Value of the coin