India - British ½ Rupee - George VI, 1941 – 1942

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country India - British India - British
Currency Rupee (1862 – 1947)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Rupee - George VI
Year 1941 – 1942
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.83
Diameter (mm) 24.1
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Rupee - George VI from India - British. Issued from 1941 to 1942. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 24.1 mm and weighs 5.83 g.

Obverse
Crowned head of George VI facing left surrounded by legend Large second head, small rim decoration
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 (Eight Annas (= Half Rupee))
Edge
Security edge

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1942 • 61.6M € 5,20 € 5,20 € 5,20 € 8,20 Bombay mint 49%
1941 • 26.1M € 4,60 € 4,60 € 4,60 € 11,00 Bombay mint 65%

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