The 1915 British India One Rupee coin is a highly collectible, scarce "key date" silver coin minted during World War I under the reign of King George V. Due to reduced mintage numbers during the war, this specific year is considered tough to find and commands a premium among numismatists.
Obverse Design: Features the crowned, left-facing bust of King George V with the legend "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR".
Reverse Design: Displays "ONE RUPEE / INDIA / 1915" and its value in Urdu ("Yek Rupiya") inside a central circle, surrounded by an intricate floral wreath of roses, thistles, shamrocks, and lotus flowers.
Mint Variations
The coin was produced by two main mints, distinguishable by a tiny mint mark on the reverse side:
Calcutta Mint: Has no mint mark below the lotus flower on the bottom of the reverse.
Bombay Mint: Features a small dot or a raised incuse bead near the bottom of the reverse design.