½ Pice - George V


Bronze	2.40 g	21.05 mm

Description

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1912-1936
Value	½ Paisa (1⁄128)
Currency	Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	2.40 g
Diameter	21.05 mm
Thickness	1.05 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#16623
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Denomination and date within circle of beads, wreath surrounds

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1922

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Weight varies 2.32-2.48 grams
- Diameter varies 21.0-21.2 mm

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Pice coin from India, minted during the reign of George V (1912-1936), is that it was designed by the renowned British artist and sculptor, Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal. The coin features a portrait of the king on one side and an image of a crowned lion on the other, with the inscription "HALF PICE" above and "INDIA" below. Mackennal's design was chosen from among several entries in a competition held by the Royal Mint, and it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1912	12911328	-	-	-	-	-	-
1913	10896672	-	-	-	-	-	-
1914	4876800	-	-	-	-	-	-
1915	9830400	-	-	-	-	-	-
1916	5734400	-	-	-	-	-	-
1917	15296000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1918	6244800	-	-	-	-	-	-
1919	11161600	-	-	-	-	-	-
1920	4492800	-	-	-	-	-	-
1921	6233600	-	-	-	-	-	-
1922	6336000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1923	7411200	-	-	-	-	-	-
1924	9523200	-	-	-	-	-	-
1925	3980800	-	-	-	-	-	-
1926	7884800	-	-	-	-	-	-
1927	5888000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1928	5452800	-	-	-	-	-	-
1929	7654000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1930	7180800	-	-	-	-	-	-
1931	8793600	-	-	-	-	-	-
1932	5440000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1933	9241600	-	-	-	-	-	-
1934	8947200	-	-	-	-	-	-
1935	15500800	-	-	-	-	-	-
1936	26726400	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pice - George V 1912-1936 coin.