Catalog
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Year | 1947 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 1/2 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1950-1957) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Patrick Brindley |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | SW#9.71 |
| Obverse description | Ashoka Lion Capital Encircled with `Government of India`. Star at the bottom |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA |
| Reverse description | Tiger flexing and walking left with lettering surrounding. Country and date below. |
| Reverse script | Devanagari, Latin, Urdu |
| Reverse lettering |
आधा रुपया ONE RUPEE هشت آنہ INDIA 1947 (Translation: One Rupee) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1947 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 3373910790 |
| Additional information |
Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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