© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - George VI
| Silver (.500) | 2.92 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1943 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border.
Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1943
چار آنه
Translation:
1/4
Rupee
India
1943
4 Annas (¼ Rupee)
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee coin from India, minted during the reign of George VI (1942-1943), is that it was made of silver (.500) and weighed 2.92 grams. This is notable because it was a time when many coins were being made of less valuable metals due to the war effort, yet the Indian government chose to maintain the use of silver in their coinage. This decision likely reflected the importance of the rupee as a currency and the desire to maintain public confidence in the coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 88096000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 90994000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee - George VI 1942-1943 coin.
