½ Rupee - George V 1912-1936 front ½ Rupee - George V 1912-1936 back
½ Rupee - George V 1912-1936 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

½ Rupee - George V

 
Silver (.917) 5.83 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1912-1936
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
5.83 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.59 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#5658
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Within the circle, there is the legend "Hasht Aanay" in English and Urdu, along with the denomination and date. The circle is surrounded by a toothed border, which contains a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers.

Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1936
هشت آنہ

Translation:
Half
Rupee
India
1936
Eight Annas (1/2 Rupee)

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Bombay mintmark can be found below the bottom flower on the reverse (see the image below).