India - British ¼ Rupee - George VI, 1940
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)
20
Thickness (mm)
1.37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Rupee - George VI from India - British. Issued in 1940. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 20 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 (1/4 Rupee India 1940 4 annas (=1/4 rupee))
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 • | 24.6M | € 5,20 | € 5,20 | € 5,20 | € 5,20 | € 7,50 |
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