¼ Rupee - George VI

Features

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1940
Value	1/4 Rupee (1/4)
Currency	Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	2.92 g
Diameter	19 mm
Thickness	1.38 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 20325 Numista type number (https://numista.com)
References	KM# 545 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned head of George VI facing left, English legend, toothed rim

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

Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border

Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1940
چار آنہ

Translation: Urdu: 4 annas (= 1/4 rupee)

Edge

Reeded

Comments

- Mint marks
 Bombay, bead below lower flower on reverse
 Calcutta no mint mark

- This type has shorter fleur-de-lis in the crown (see image)

 

See also

• ¼ Rupee - George VI
• ¼ Rupee - George VI

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