1⁄12 Anna - George VI 1938-1939 front 1⁄12 Anna - George VI 1938-1939 back
1⁄12 Anna - George VI 1938-1939 photo
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1⁄12 Anna - George VI

 
Bronze 1.62 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
India - British (British India)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1938-1939
Value
1⁄12 Anna (1⁄192)
Currency
Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.62 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18706
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Denomination and date within circle of beads, wreath surrounds

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/12
ANNA
INDIA
1939

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Mint marks
 Bombay mint - bead below date
 Calcutta mint - no mint mark
-This type has long fleur-de-lis in crown.

Difference between 1/12 Anna 1938/1939 KM# 526 and KM# 527:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1938-1939 George VI 1/12 Anna coin from India is that it was minted during a time of great change in India's history. The coin was minted in 1938, just a year before India gained its independence from British colonial rule. This means that the coin represents a unique moment in history, as it was minted during the transition from British colonial rule to Indian independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  3571000 - - - - - -
1939 • 17406517 - - - - - -

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