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1 Rupee - Victoria
1861 year| Copper | 8.265 g | 29 mm |
| Location | Andaman and Nicobar (India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade tokens › Internment or prison tokens |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.265 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#74512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and wreath surrounding central hole
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANDAMAN TOKEN
ONE
RUPEE
1861
Comment
In the 1830s and 1840s, crews shipwrecked on the Andaman Islands were often attacked and killed by the natives. In 1855, the British government proposed a settlement on the islands which would include a convict establishment. The Indian Rebellion in 1857 delayed it's construction but provided many new prisoners. Construction began in November 1857 at the renovated Port Blair.Rupees were issued in 1861 and 1866, they are termed tokens as the metal value of the coin was not equal to its face value. No prisoners were sent there after 1921, it was occupied by the Japanese during World War II and it was closed after it. The tokens were withdrawn from circulation in 1870.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - Victoria 1861 item.
