½ Rupee - George VI 1942-1945 front ½ Rupee - George VI 1942-1945 back
½ Rupee - George VI 1942-1945 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

½ Rupee - George VI

 
Silver (.500) 5.84 g 24.1 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1942-1945
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
5.84 g
Diameter
24.1 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#10613
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Within the circle, the date divides legend in English & Persian (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border

Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1945
هشت آنہ

Translation:
Half
Rupee
India
1945
Eight Annas (Half Rupee)

Edge

Security

Comment

- Example of large '5' for the 1945 date is shown in the image above