½ Rupee - George VI

*Features

Country. : India - British

Type : Standard circulation coin

Years. : 1938-1939

Value. : 1/2 Rupee (1/2)

Currency. : Rupee (1862-1947)

Composition. : Silver (.917)

Weight. : 5.83 g

Diameter. : 24 mm

Shape. : Round

Orientation. : Medal alignment ↑↑

Demonetized. : Yes

References. : KM# 549

*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

*Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

*Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

*Reverse
Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border

*Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1939
هشت آنہ

*Translation: Eight annas (=half rupee)

*Edge
Reeded

*Comments
- Mintmarks
Dot or diamond - Bombay mint (see image for location)
No mint mark - Calcutta mint

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