© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
4 Annas - George V
| Copper-nickel | 6.8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1919-1921 |
| Value | 4 Annas (¼) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Denomination within square, 4 annas in Urdu, Bengali, Telugu & Devanagari
Lettering:
4
ANNAS
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Mint markBombay, bead at bottom of reverse
Calcutta, no mint mark
Actual weight varies 6.65-6.87 grams.
Actual size varies 24.0-25.5 mm
- Some of these coins contain a high percentage of ferrous metals and it is not unusual for them to tarnish to a rust brown color
- The mintmark is at bottom of the reverse (click on image)
Interesting fact
The 4 Annas coin from India, featuring George V, was the first coin to bear the image of a British monarch. It was introduced in 1919 and remained in circulation until 1921.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 18632006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 • | 7672000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 18191051 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 • | 1665559 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 • | 1219100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Annas - George V 1919-1921 coin.
