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1874 Bengal Famine One Rupee Brass Grain Token

1874 Bengal Famine One Rupee Brass Grain Token Reverse

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This token dates from the Bihar Famine of 1873–1874, when drought and crop failure threatened the lives of more than 20 million people in British India. Struck at the Calcutta Mint, the token is believed to have been produced, according to Pridmore, for use by a famine relief society as part of large-scale aid efforts, including food-for-work programmes organised by the colonial administration. Dated 1874, the brass One Rupee grain token features a large central hole, with 'FAMINE' and the date on one side, and 'GRAIN TOKEN – ONE RUPEE' within a framed panel on the other. A scarce and highly collectable piece for collectors of artefacts associated with British India.
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The 1873-1874 Bihar Famine

This token was issued during the 1873-1874 Bengal Famine, also known as the Bihar Famine, which was triggered by a drought that led to widespread crop failure and placed the lives of more than 20 million people in British India at risk.

Struck At The Calcutta Mint

An extensive relief effort was mounted by the British colonial administration, including the establishment of food-for-work programs. This token, struck at the Calcutta Mint, was likely produced for a famine relief society.

One Rupee 1874 Grain Token

These grain tokens have a large central hole, with 'FAMINE' and '1874' on one side, with 'GRAIN TOKEN' and 'ONE RUPEE' in a box on the other. The piece is struck in brass, though gilt proof examples are known for this issue.