½ Rupee - George VI

½ Rupee - George VI - obverse½ Rupee - George VI - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1941-1942
Value ½ Rupee
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 5.830 g
Diameter 24.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
22927
References KM# 551
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 surrounded by legend
Large second head, small rim decoration

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

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

Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1941
هشت آنہ

Translation: Eight Annas (= Half Rupee)

Edge

Security edge

Comments

- Dot or diamond - Bombay mint (see image for location)



Difference between KM# 551 & KM# 552 (click on image)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1941 • 26 100 000 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $ 11 65% Bombay mint
1942 • 61 600 000 $ 5.20 $ 5.20 $ 5.20 $ 8.20 49% Bombay mint

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232318
Lot 61623
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2023 1941 • – Bombay mint UNC
The lot includes several items.
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