½ Pice - George VI
© Joseph Kunnappally
Features
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King |
George VI (1936-1952)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1940 |
| Value | ½ Pice (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1862-1947) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N# 7811
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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| References |
KM# 528  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 
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:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1940
Edge
Plain
Comments
- Weight varies 2.40-2.50 grams
- Diameter varies 21.1-21.4 mm
- Mint marks
Bead under date - Bombay mint
No mint mark - Calcutta mint
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||
| 1938 | $ 5.00 | 4% | Calcutta Mint | ||||||||||
| 1938 | 0.3% | Calcutta Mint, Proof | |||||||||||
| 1939 | 2% | Bombay, prooflike restrike | |||||||||||
| 1939 | 17 357 000 | $ 1.10 | $ 1.10 | $ 1.10 | $ 1.10 | 49% | Calcutta Mint | ||||||
| 1939 | 0.9% | Calcutta, Proof | |||||||||||
| 1939 • | 9 343 000 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.60 | $ 4.10 | 30% | Mumbai Mint | ||||||
| 1940 | 1.4% | Bombay, prooflike restrike | |||||||||||
| 1940 | 23 770 000 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.90 | 39% | Calcutta Mint | |||||
| 1940 | 1.6% | Calcutta, Proof | |||||||||||
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| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
    |
Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 32067 
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May 5, 2022 | 1938 – Calcutta Mint |
UNC (NGC MS63 Brown) |
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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