Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir 1 Rupee Kham - Gulab Singh Catholic JHS
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The product is a 1 Rupee coin from the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir, minted by Gulab Singh Catholic JHS in 1885. This uncirculated silver coin has a fineness of 0.9 and is uncertified. It holds historical significance as a piece from the Princely States period in India's coinage history. This coin is a valuable addition to any collection of Indian coins and a unique piece of history from a bygone era.
KASHMIR: AR rupee Srinagar, VS bold strike, with the English letters JHS on reverse, XF. It is speculated that the JNS initials represent the Christogram JHS (or IHS), a Latin acronym for Jesus Hominum Salvator – Jesus Savior of Mankind. Reportedly, a Brahmin by the name of Anand in the Dogra court converted to Christianity and then persuaded the Raja to engrave these letters on his coins as a way to please the British and to bring good fortune to the king.
Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir 1 Rupee Kham - Gulab Singh Catholic JHS
$285.00
Sale price
$285.00
Regular price
KASHMIR: AR rupee Srinagar, VS bold strike, with the English letters JHS on reverse, XF. It is speculated that the JNS initials represent the Christogram JHS (or IHS), a Latin acronym for Jesus Hominum Salvator – Jesus Savior of Mankind. Reportedly, a Brahmin by the name of Anand in the Dogra court converted to Christianity and then persuaded the Raja to engrave these letters on his coins as a way to please the British and to bring good fortune to the king.