© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee Crescent opens to right
| Nickel | 2.75 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Dominion (1947-1956) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1951 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee (¼ PKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1948-1960) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Crescent moon, star and value over sprigs
Lettering:
پاؤ روپیہ
QUARTER
RUPEE
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1948-1951 Pakistan ¼ Rupee coin featuring a crescent that opens to the right was the first coin to be issued by the newly formed Pakistan government after the country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 46000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 19120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee (Crescent opens to right) 1948-1951 coin.
