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1/2 Pice - George V
| Issuer | India - British |
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| Year | 1912-1936 |
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| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing crowned effigy of King George V in military uniform, modeled by Sir Bertram Mackennal, occupies the central field. The king wears the Imperial State Crown and is shown in a truncated bust with epaulettes and decorations visible at the shoulder. The circular legend reads GEORGE V KING EMPEROR, disposed around the upper periphery in bold raised Latin capitals. The entire design is contained within a milled border of fine beading. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGE V KING EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | The central field bears the denomination 1/2 PICE, separated by a horizontal rule from the issuer name INDIA and the date below, all presented in bold raised Latin capitals within a raised inner circle of beads. This central cartouche is surrounded by an elaborate continuous wreath of stylized flowering vines and foliage rendered in high relief, itself enclosed within a further beaded border aligned with the milled coin edge. |
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