© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Rupee - George VI
| Nickel | 5.83 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1946-1947 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Indian tiger (Panthera tigris) facing left, legend and date below. Surrounding this is the value in three languages English, Devnagari (Aadha Rupya) and Persian (Hasht Aanay)
Lettering:
आधा रुपया
HALF RUPEE
هشت آنہ
INDIA
1946
Translation:
Devnagari : Half Rupee
Persian: Eight Annas (= 1/2 rupee)
Engraver: P. W. M. Brindley
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Mint mark, dot or diamond below date for Bombay mintSpink catalog reports official weight 5.83 grams with actual weight 5.81-5.91 grams and actual size 24.0-24.3 mm
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from India - British (British India) made of Nickel weighing 5.83 g, featuring George VI, was the last coin of the British Raj era and was only minted for two years, 1946 and 1947, before India gained independence and the coinage was replaced with the Indian rupee.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 • | 47500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 • | 62724000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - George VI 1946-1947 coin.
