© Iftikhar Ahmad
© Iftikhar Ahmad
¼ Rupee Pattern
1952 year| Copper-nickel | 2.75 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Dominion (1947-1956) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee (¼ PKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1948-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two wheat springs on 4 sides each with geometrical designs . Quarter Rupee written in English at top. "پاؤ روپیہ" in Urdu below English wordings. "চার আনা" in Bengali below Urdu Wordings. Date 1952 after the Bengali Wordings.
Scripts: Bengali, Latin, Urdu
Lettering:
Quarter Rupee
پاؤ روپیہ
চার আনা
Translation:
Quarter Rupee
Quarter Rupee
Four Anna
Edge
Security
Comment
Note by http://www.chiefacoins.com :
"In 2011, 1/4 Rupee 1952 CuNi with three languages (English, Urdu and Bengali) was seen with security edge."
Interesting fact
The Pattern ¼ Rupee coin was designed by the renowned British artist and engraver, George Kruger Gray. Gray was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the design of the British penny coin during World War II. The Pattern ¼ Rupee coin features a unique blend of traditional Islamic motifs and modern design elements, reflecting Pakistan's rich cultural heritage and history.
