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	1938-1942
Value	1⁄12 Anna (1⁄192)
Currency	Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	1.62 g
Diameter	17.5 mm
Thickness	1.15 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#3708
Rarity index	12%

Reverse

Denomination and date within circle of beads, wreath surrounds

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/12
ANNA
INDIA
1939

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Mint marks
Bombay has a bead under the date for 1938, 1939 & 1941.
1942 Bombay, no bead under date but 5 dots on reverse
Calcutta no mint mark
- This type has shorter fleur-de-lis in crown.

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