British India, King Edward VII (r. 1901-1910 CE), Denomination: 1 Rupee, Composition: Silver, Weight: Approximately 11.54 grams, Diameter: 30.6 mm, Reference: KM# 508, Very Fine, + Scarce,

Obverse: Bust of King Edward VII facing right with legend “EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR.”

Reverse: “ONE RUPEE INDIA” with Urdu “یک روپیہ,” crown above and lotus sprays, date below.

Issued during the British Raj’s silver rupee series between 1903-1910 CE, this coin reflects the transition after Queen Victoria to her son King Edward VII, representing British imperial authority in India. Edward VII ascended the British throne in 1901, and under his reign the Indian rupee remained key for trade and everyday commerce across the subcontinent. Struck in high-purity silver with a dignified crowned bust by engraver George William de Saulles, the design balanced regal symbolism with bilingual value inscriptions for the diverse Indian populace. The lot of this coin type, minted mainly at Calcutta and Bombay, remains sought by collectors for its classic Edwardian era appeal.

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