George V 1919 Silver Rupee, Bombay Mint, Dot, “Ghost” Reverse Variety, Pridmore 225, GK 1040 – Brilliant Uncirculated, Very Scarce.

This is a 1919 George V silver rupee from the Bombay Mint, and the variety described is quite interesting.

• Ruler: King George V
• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year: 1919
• Metal: Silver
• Mint: Bombay
• Mint mark: Dot below the date
• Variety: “Ghost” on reverse
• Pridmore: 225
• GK: 1040
• Grade stated: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Rarity: Very Scarce
• What is the “Ghost” variety?
• The ghost is an unusual feature visible on the reverse of some George V 1919 rupees. It refers to faint residual/overlapping design elements appearing in the reverse field, caused by the way the dies were produced/used.
• On your photograph, there appears to be a faint secondary impression/design around the central reverse area, which is why the coin has been catalogued as the “Ghost” variety.
• This is a die/strike variety, not damage or a scratch. For collectors of British India varieties, that makes the coin more desirable than a normal 1919 Bombay rupee.