1 Anna - George VI (2nd portrait, large crown, low relief) 1940-1941 front 1 Anna - George VI (2nd portrait, large crown, low relief) 1940-1941 back
1 Anna - George VI (2nd portrait, large crown, low relief) 1940-1941 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

1 Anna - George VI 2nd portrait, large crown, low relief

 
Copper-nickel 3.9 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1940-1941
Value
1 Anna (1⁄16)
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#1611
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Denomination, date below within floral pattern. Value in four languages, Urdu, Telugu, Bengli & Devnagari outside

Lettering:
ایک آن ఒకఅణా
INDIA
AN 1 NA
1940
एक आना এক আনা

Translation: One Anna

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Mint marks
 Bombay, bead below date
 Calcutta, no mint mark

- This type has SHORT fleur-de-lis in crown (Right side image)