¹⁄₁₂ Anna - George VI

¹⁄₁₂ Anna - George VI - obverse¹⁄₁₂ Anna - George VI - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1938-1939
Value 1⁄12 Anna (1⁄192)
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Bronze
Weight 1.62 g
Diameter 17.5 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 18706
References KM# 526
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 VI facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe Read more on Wikipedia

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 and date within circle of beads, wreath surrounds

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/12
ANNA
INDIA
1939

Edge

Smooth

Mints

Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

Comments

- Mint marks
    Bombay mint - bead below date
    Calcutta mint - no mint mark
-This type has long fleur-de-lis in crown.

Difference between 1/12 Anna 1938/1939 KM# 526 and KM# 527:

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1938  1.8% Proof
1939  3 571 000 $ 0.57 $ 0.57 $ 0.57 $ 0.99 $ 2.70 $ 2.70 $ 2.70 30% Calcutta
1939 • 17 406 517 $ 0.79 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 3.20 $ 3.20 76% Bombay

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