India - British ½ Rupee - George VI, 1938 – 1939

½ Rupee - George VI from India - British. Issued from 1938 to 1939. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.83 g.

Obverse

Crowned head of King George VI facing left This type of bust is called First head or Young head and has long trefoils in the crown

Reverse

Within a circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (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