© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Anna - George VI
| Bronze | 4.87 g | 25.33 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1942 |
| Value | ¼ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 25.33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Date and denomination within a circle of beads, floral wreath surrounds
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
QUARTER
A N N A
I N D I A
1942
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 4.83 - 4.91 gramsBombay, dot over 'ONE' on reverse (see image)
- The first head design was changed to the second head design in November 1939.
- This type is identified by the shorter fleur-de-lis in a crown (see image), same as KM# 530.1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna George VI coin from India is that it was minted during World War II, specifically between 1940 and 1942. This was a time of great economic and political upheaval, and the coin's production was likely impacted by the war effort. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of King George VI, who was the monarch of the United Kingdom during this time, and its bronze composition was likely chosen for its durability and affordability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 140410000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 • | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1941 | 121107000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 • | 1446000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 34298000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 • | 8768000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Anna - George VI 1940-1942 coin.
