1911, King George V, Silver Rupee, Calcutta Mint, Pig type, About Uncirculated.
1911, King George V, Silver Rupee, Calcutta Mint, Pig type, About Uncirculated.
1911, King George V, Silver Rupee, Calcutta Mint, Pig type, About Uncirculated.
1911, King George V, Silver Rupee, Calcutta Mint, Pig type, About Uncirculated.

1911, King George V, Silver Rupee, Calcutta Mint, Pig type, About Uncirculated.

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Ruler : George V
Era : 6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936
Denomination : Rupee 
Weight :  11.65 gm
Diameter : 30.06 mm
Reference : (PR # 207/GK # 1021)

Comment :
The coin is nicknamed the "Pig Type Rupee" because the elephant on the King’s robe was mistakenly depicted in a way that resembles a pig.
The coin was minted only in small quantities in 1911, as it was quickly withdrawn from circulation due to the public outcry.

 

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