½ Rupee - George VI

1940 year


Silver (.500)	5.83 g	24 mm

Description

Issuer	India - British (British India)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1940
Value	½ Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.83 g
Diameter	24 mm
Thickness	1.6 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#11109
Rarity index	21%

Reverse

Within the circle, the date divides the 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
1940
هشت آنہ

Translation:
Half
Rupee
India
1940
Eight Annas (Half-Rupee)

Edge

Reeded

Comment

- Mintmarks
Dot or diamond - Bombay mint (see image for location)
No mint mark - Calcutta mint