¼ Rupee - George VI

Features

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1938-1939
Value	¼ Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition	Silver (.917)
Weight	2.92 g
Diameter	19 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 20326
References	KM# 544 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, 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 the center circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana) and a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers outside the center circle, all within a toothed border

Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1939
چار آنہ

Translation:
1/4
Rupee
India
1939
4 Annas (1/4 Rupee)

Edge

Reeded

Mints

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