1928 (VS 1985) India Princely state of Mewar Fatteh Singh 1 Rupee Silver Coin NGC MS61 ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** There is a crack in the bottom-left corner of the box, but this does not affect the coins. We recommend that interested parties assess the condition themselves before bidding. Hightlights: 1. The prominent Chittorgarh fortress design (including the Victory Tower) on the obverse directly evokes Mewar’s legendary history of resistance and valor, one of the most celebrated chapters in Indian medieval history. This makes the coin a tangible artifact of Rajput cultural identity, appealing to collectors interested in Rajasthan or warrior-kingdom narratives. 2. As one of Mewar’s last significant machine-struck silver rupees (produced at Calcutta Mint during/after Fatteh Singh’s 46-year reign), it marks the shift from traditional hand-hammered coinage to modern minting. Combined with the VS (Vikram Samvat) dating system and relatively large yet wear-prone mintage, high-grade examples like NGC MS61 provide a rare window into the technical and political evolution of Indian princely state currency in the late colonial period. 3. The reverse legend “Dosthi Londhon” (“Friendship with London”) is a distinctive political statement found on certain princely state issues. It uniquely captures the nuanced relationship between autonomous Indian rulers and the British Empire in the early 20th century, offering insight into loyalty, diplomacy, and the final decades of princely rule before independence. Coin Story: Mewar (also known as Udaipur State) was one of the oldest and most prestigious Rajput kingdoms in southern Rajasthan, India, with roots tracing back to the 8th century. Famous for its heroic resistance against invaders, its early capital was Chittorgarh (Chitrakoot), later moved to Udaipur. During the British East India Company and subsequent British India period, Mewar maintained semi-autonomous status until it merged into the Indian Union after independence in 1947–1949. This 1928 (VS1985) 1 Rupee silver coin is from the Fatteh Shahi series (late machine-struck issues under Fatteh Singh), produced on contract at the Calcutta (Kolkata) Mint. The obverse features Devanagari inscriptions “Chitrakoot Udaipur” with a detailed depiction of the famous Chittorgarh fortress, including the iconic Victory Tower (Vijay Stambha), symbolizing Mewar’s ancient glory and defensive heritage. The reverse bears the inscription “Dosthi Londhon 1985” (“Friendship with London”) surrounded by a wreath. This phrase reflects Mewar’s friendly alliance with British rule (at the time under King George V). Although dated VS1985 (corresponding to 1928 AD), many pieces were actually struck around 1931–1932 after Fatteh Singh’s death in 1930. This series represents one of Mewar’s last larger-scale machine-struck silver coins, marking the transition from traditional hand-hammered coins to modern minting technology. It also illustrates the limited monetary autonomy of the princely states under British colonial oversight. Maharana Fatteh Singh ruled for 46 years (1884–1930); this coin serves as a symbolic issue from the later part of his reign, carrying both historical and political significance. This NGC MS61 1928 Mewar 1 Rupee is a well-preserved representative example of a princely state silver coin. It offers strong historical interest, decent eye appeal in this grade, and serves as an excellent addition or starter piece for an Indian Princely States collection.