© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee - George VI
| Nickel | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1946-1947 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Indian tiger (Panthera tigris), date
Value in Nagari, English and Urdu
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin, Urdu
Lettering:
पाव रुपया QUARTER RUPEE پاو روپیہ
INDIA
1947
Engraver: P. W. M. Brindley
Edge
Milled
Comment
Mint was located in the city of Bombay, which was renamed to Mumbai at 1995.Note : Diamond mint mark of Bombay from 1947.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupee coin from India, featuring George VI and minted between 1946 and 1947, is that it was the first coin to bear the image of a British monarch. This was a departure from the previous coins of the British Raj, which had featured the image of the Emperor of India. The coin's design was also unique in that it included the words "George VI" in English, "King Emperor" in Latin, and "Qurbani" in Urdu, reflecting the diverse languages and cultures of the Indian subcontinent.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 ♦ | 83600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 ♦ | 109948000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1946-1947 coin.
