India - British ½ Rupee - George VI, 1939

½ Rupee - George VI from India - British. Issued in 1939. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 5.83 g.

Obverse

Crowned head of George VI facing left This type of head is called the Second head or Mature head and has short trefoils in the crown

Reverse

Within a circle, date divides legend in English & Persian (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border (Eight Annas (Half Rupee))

Edge

Reeded