½ Rupee - George VI

Features

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1942-1945
Value	½ Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.84 g
Diameter	24.1 mm
Thickness	1.7 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 10613
References	KM# 552 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

The small crowned second head of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend in English within a large rim decoration

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Within the circle, the date divides legend in English & Persian (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border

Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1945
هشت آنہ

Translation:
Half
Rupee
India
1945
Eight Annas (Half Rupee)

Edge

Security

Mints

•	Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
♦	Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
L	Lahore, Pakistan

Comments

- Example of large '5' for the 1945 date is shown in the image above

Bombay mintmarks:

Difference between KM# 551 & KM# 552 (click on image):

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1942 •			$ 4.50	$ 4.50	$ 7.40	$ 22	18%	Bombay Mint
1943 •	90 400 000	$ 2.70	$ 5.10	$ 5.10	$ 5.10	$ 8.00	32%	Bombay Mint
1943 •							0.8%	Bombay Mint, proof
1943 ♦							4%	Bombay Mint
1943 L	9 000 000	$ 2.90	$ 4.80	$ 5.70	$ 9.60	$ 13	13%	Lahore Mint
1943 L							0.4%	Lahore Mint, proof
1944 •	46 200 000	$ 3.70	$ 4.40	$ 4.50	$ 6.10	$ 6.10	26%	Bombay Mint
1944 ♦				$ 3.20			5%	Bombay Mint
1944 L	79 100 000	$ 5.10	$ 5.10	$ 5.10	$ 8.50	$ 8.50	22%	Lahore Mint
1944 L							0.5%	Lahore Mint, proof
1945 •							4%	Bombay Mint, large 5 (in date), see comments
1945 •	32 722 000		$ 4.40	$ 7.20	$ 7.20		16%	Bombay Mint, small 5 (in date), see comments
1945 L							3%	Lahore Mint
1945 L							2%	Lahore Mint, large 5 (in date), see comments
1945 L							0.5%	Lahore Mint, proof
1945 L			$ 5.10	$ 5.10	$ 6.90	$ 11	8%	Lahore Mint, small 5 (in date), see comments

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232314 Lot 61460	Mar 30, 2023	1942 • – Bombay Mint	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 134.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251 Lot 64670	Dec 15, 2022	1942 • – Bombay Mint	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 99.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 101 Lot 1835	Nov 18, 2023	1942 • – Bombay Mint	VF	USD 7.62 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 86 Lot 1978	Jun 10, 2023	1942 • – Bombay Mint	VF	USD 11.97 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348 Lot 25176	Nov 19, 2023	1943 L – Lahore Mint	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 51.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232150 Lot 63493	Dec 9, 2021	Undetermined	AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned))	USD 129.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252 Lot 65774	Dec 22, 2022	Undetermined	(NGC XF40)	USD 124.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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