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

1 Anna - George VI (2nd portrait, large crown, low relief) - obverse1 Anna - George VI (2nd portrait, large crown, low relief) - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

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

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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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1940  76 392 000 $ 0.77 $ 0.77 16% Calcutta Mint
1940 • 144 712 000 $ 0.37 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 28% Bombay Mint
1941  62 480 000 $ 0.49 $ 0.70 $ 1.00 $ 1.60 $ 3.70 $ 3.70 43% Calcutta Mint
1941 • 40 170 000 $ 0.70 $ 0.97 $ 0.97 $ 1.30 $ 3.80 39% Bombay Mint

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Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321
Lot 64459
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18 May 2023 Undetermined UNC
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USD 480.00
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