¼ Rupee - George VI

¼ Rupee - George VI - obverse¼ Rupee - George VI - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1940
Value ¼ Rupee
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 2.92 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 1.37 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
53114
References KM# 544a
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

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:
1/4
Rupee
India
1940
4 annas (=1/4 rupee)

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

Comments

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1940 • 24 635 000 $ 5.20 $ 5.20 $ 5.20 $ 5.20 $ 7.40

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