½ Rupee - George VI

Features

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1940
Value	½ Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.83 g
Diameter	24 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 11109 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 550a Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

The large second crowned bust of King George VI facing left with small rim decoration

Lettering: GEORGE IV KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Percy Metcalfe, CVO, RDI, was an English artist sculptor and designer. He is recognised mostly for his coin designs and his contribution to the Ashtead Pottery Collection.

Reverse

Within the circle, the date divides the 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
1940
هشت آنہ

Translation:
Half
Rupee
India
1940
Eight Annas (Half-Rupee)

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Comments

- Mintmarks
  Dot or diamond - Bombay mint (see image for location)
  No mint mark - Calcutta mint

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