An early rupee coined by Ranjit Singh at his Amritsar mint in VS 1870 (1813 CE)

Source: ebay, Aug. 2001

"INDIA Sikh Silver Amritsar Rupee VS1870. This is the variety with the Flower Symbol. Beautiful Rare Piece with nice, bold and strong details, very little wear on the high points and light toning. Struck under Ranjit Singh (1799-1839) and dated 1873 in his dating system, the actual year of strike being 1813."

A later silver rupee, dated VS 1883 (1826)

Source: ebay, June 2007

A silver rupee dated VS 1885 (1828), minted at Amritsar; blown up to show its lovely detail and workmanship

Source: ebay, May 2007