India - British ½ Rupee - George VI, 1940

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country India - British India - British
Currency Rupee (1862 – 1947)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Rupee - George VI
Year 1940
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.83
Diameter (mm) 24
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Rupee - George VI from India - British. Issued in 1940. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.83 g.

Obverse
The large second crowned bust of King George VI facing left with small rim decoration
Reverse
Within the circle, the date divides the legend in English & Persian (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers, all within a toothed border (Half
Rupee
India
1940
Eight Annas (Half-Rupee))
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1940  32.9M € 5,70 € 5,70 — — 46%
1940  — — — — — Proof 1.1%
1940 • 17.8M € 4,30 € 4,90 € 6,30 € 8,00 58%

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