1 Anna - George VI 2nd portrait, large crown, low relief

Features

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1940-1941
Value	1 Anna = 1⁄16 Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	3.9 g
Diameter	20 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 1611
References	KM# 537 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 King George VI, left. English legend surrounds

Lettering: GEORGE VI 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

Denomination, date below within floral pattern. Value in four languages, Urdu, Telugu, Bengli & Devnagari outside

Lettering:
ایک آن ఒకఅణా
INDIA
AN 1 NA
1940
एक आना এক আনা

Translation: One Anna

Edge

Plain

Comments

- Mint marks
 Bombay, bead below date
 Calcutta, no mint mark

- This type has SHORT fleur-de-lis in crown (Right side image)

                                                                                                         

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