India - British ¼ Rupee - George VI, 1940

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country India - British India - British
Currency Rupee (1862 – 1947)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Rupee - George VI
Year 1940
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.92
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 1.38
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Rupee - George VI from India - British. Issued in 1940. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.92 g.

Obverse
Crowned head of George VI facing left, English legend, toothed rim
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 (Urdu: 4 annas (= 1/4 rupee))
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1940  68.7M € 2,00 € 4,00 € 4,00 € 6,00 € 7,70 Calcutta 51%
1940  — — — — — — Proof 0.7%
1940 • 28.9M € 2,50 € 3,30 € 4,70 € 4,70 € 6,50 Bombay 59%

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