1/2 Anna - George VI

€2.00
IssuerIndia - British
Year1946-1947
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Anna (1⁄32)
CurrencyRupee (1770-1947)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2.87 g
Dimensions
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueSquare with rounded corners
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#535
Obverse descriptionKing George VI crowned head left, English legend, toothed circle around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse descriptionName of country, denomination in English and date within decorative outline, value two pice which is equal to 1/2 anna in 4 Indian languages outside border Urdu, Bengali, Telugu & Devnagari within a plain rim.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringدو پیسہ दॊ पैस দহ পহ়াযা INDIA AN 1/2 NA 1946 రెండు బైఎఅ
(Translation: Two Pice Two Pice INDIA AN 1/2 NA 1946 Two Pice)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1946 - - KM#535.1 Calcutta - 48 744 000
1946 - - KM#535.1 Proof, Calcutta mint -
1946 - - KM#535.2 Calcutta - 75 159 000
1946 - - Lahore mint - 50 829 000
1946 -•- - KM#535.1 Bombay mint -
1947 - - KM#535.2 Proof, Calcutta -
1947 - - KM#535.2, Calcutta - 126 392 000
1947 -•- - KM#535.1 Bombay mint -
Catalog ID9818869420
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