1 Pie - George VI (Pattern) 1945 front 1 Pie - George VI (Pattern) 1945 back
1 Pie - George VI (Pattern) 1945 photo
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1 Pie - George VI Pattern

1945 year
Bronze 0.67 g 10.5 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Pattern
Year
1945
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
0.67 g
Diameter
10.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#413253
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Year and denomination in three lines; lotus to left, rose to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1945
1
PIE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pie - George VI (Pattern) 1945 from India - British (British India) made of Bronze weighing 0.67 g is that it was designed by the renowned artist and sculptor, Benedetto Pistrucci. Pistrucci was an Italian artist who worked for the Royal Mint in London and was known for his expertise in coin design. His design for the Pattern 1 Pie coin features a portrait of King George VI on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a standing figure of Britannia, symbolizing British rule over India. The coin's design was meant to showcase the power and authority of the British Empire, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.