© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - George VI
| Silver (.500) | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1943-1945 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Date divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana) within a circle, with the outside having a wreath made of roses, a thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers, all within a toothed border
Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1945
چار آنہ
Translation:
1/4
Rupee
India
1945
Four annas (1/4 Rupee)
Edge
Security
Comment
During 1943 the edge changed from reeded (KM# 546) to a security edge.An example of the large '5' in the date is shown in the image of the reverse at the top of this page.
Mint marks, dot or diamond for Bombay, 'L' for Lahore is located below lotus at the bottom of the reverse (see images below).
Reverse B has a six-pointed flower in the center of the bottom lotus (see image below).