JinglePig lists 10 coins from India, 1835 to 1945 (3 gold, 7 silver), with each coin's weight, purity and what its metal is worth at today's spot price.
India — Historic Gold and Silver Coins
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India 2 Annas (Silver)
Silver melt value$2.32
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India ¼ Rupee (91.67% Silver, 1835–1943)
Silver melt value$4.64
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India ½ Rupee (91.67% Silver, 1835–1943)
Silver melt value$9.29
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India 1 Rupee (91.67% Silver, 1835–1943)
Silver melt value$18.58
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India ¼ Rupee (50% Silver, 1940–1945)
Silver melt value$2.53
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India ½ Rupee (50% Silver, 1940–1945)
Silver melt value$5.07
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India 1 Rupee (50% Silver, 1940–1945)
Silver melt value$10.13
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India 5 Rupees (Gold)
Gold melt value$458.14
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India 10 Rupees (Gold)
Gold melt value$916.29
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India 1 Sovereign (Gold)
Gold melt value$940.99
Values per coin use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Silver $54.05 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 10:19 PM EDT
- Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 10:19 PM EDT
Some prices could not be refreshed recently and may be out of date.
Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.

