© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Anna - George VI Pattern
1940 year| Gold | 5.85 g | - |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | ½ Anna (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Size | 20 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Name of country, denomination in English and date within decorative outline, value two pice which is equal to 1/2 anna in 4 Indian languages outside border Urdu, Bengali, Telugu & Devnagari within a plain rim.
Lettering:
دو پیسہ
दॊ पैस দহ পহ়াযা
INDIA
AN ½ NA
1940
రెండు బైఎఅ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Anna - George VI (Pattern) 1940 from India - British (British India) made of Gold weighing 5.85 g is that it was designed by the renowned artist and sculptor, Benedetto Pistrucci, who was also responsible for designing many other coins and medals for the British Royal Mint.
