© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Pice - George VI
| Bronze | 2.4 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1940 |
| Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within circle of beads, wreath surrounds
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
PICE
INDIA
1940
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 2.40-2.50 grams- Diameter varies 21.1-21.4 mm
- Mint marks
Bead under date - Bombay mint
No mint mark - Calcutta mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pice coin from India, minted during the reign of George VI (1938-1940), is that it was the first coin to feature the image of the king without a crown. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of monarchs on coins and reflected the shift towards a more modern and secular image of the monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1939 | 17357000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 • | 9343000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 23770000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pice - George VI 1938-1940 coin.
