4 Annas - George V

4 Annas - George V - obverse4 Annas - George V - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1919-1921
Value 4 Annas (¼)
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 6.8 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15672
References KM# 519
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

Crowned head of George V facing left, English legend surrounds

Lettering:
GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
INDIA 1920

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Denomination within square, 4 annas in Urdu, Bengali, Telugu & Devanagari

Lettering:
4
ANNAS

Edge

Plain

Comments

- Mint mark
 Bombay, bead at bottom of reverse
 Calcutta, no mint mark
Actual weight varies 6.65-6.87 grams.
Actual size varies 24.0-25.5 mm
- Some of these coins contain a high percentage of ferrous metals and it is not unusual for them to tarnish to a rust brown color
- The mintmark is at bottom of the reverse (click on image)

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1919  18 632 006 $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.30 $ 7.00 34% Calcutta
1919 • 7 672 000 $ 2.40 $ 6.20 12% Bombay
1919 • 0.08% Bombay; Proof
1920  18 191 051 $ 1.20 $ 2.60 $ 2.60 $ 3.80 $ 5.30 47% Calcutta
1920  0.08% Calcutta; Proof
1920 • 1 665 559 $ 3.00 $ 3.50 $ 4.00 $ 4.20 23% Bombay
1920 • 0.08% Bombay; Proof
1921  0.16% Calcutta
1921  0% Calcutta; Proof
1921 • Photo 1 219 100 $ 14 $ 490 6% Bombay
1921 • 0% Bombay; Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321
Lot 64454
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 1919 • – Bombay; Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232150
Lot 63492
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2021 1921 • – Bombay UNC USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232143
Lot 64477
Internet Archive
27 Oct 2021 1921 • – Bombay UNC USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38376
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2019 1921 • – Bombay UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38375
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2019 1921 • – Bombay UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21200
Internet Archive
17 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21199
Internet Archive
17 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1978
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 77.17
(EUR 71.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21256
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR63)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 June 21 - 23 HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3108
Lot 31387
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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