Catalog
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Year | 1948-1952 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Anna (1⁄16 PKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1948-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#3, Schön#3 |
| Obverse description | Toughra |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN 1948 |
| Reverse description | Crescent moon (opening to right) and star over value flanked by sprays |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | ایک آن ONE ANNA |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1948 - - 73 460 000 1948 - Mint Sets (KM#MS1) - 1948 - Proof Sets (KM#PS1) - 5 000 1949 - no dot after date - 11 140 000 1949 . - dot after date - 1950 - [Unlisted in Krause; Mint Sport] - 1951 - - 40 800 000 1952 - - 15 430 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1831623140 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued by Pakistan between 1948 and 1952, this 1 Anna coin originates from a foundational period for the newly independent nation. Following the 1947 Partition, Pakistan rapidly established its sovereign institutions, including a distinct monetary system. While King George VI remained Head of the Commonwealth, these coins symbolized Pakistan's burgeoning national identity under its early leadership, including Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This series marked a crucial step away from British Indian currency, asserting economic autonomy.
Artistry: The coin's design is emblematic of Pakistan's nascent identity. The reverse prominently features the national symbols: a crescent opening to the right, embracing a five-pointed star. This motif, deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, signifies progress and enlightenment. The obverse displays the denomination in Urdu and English, along with the date. The stylistic school blends functional British minting conventions with indigenous Pakistani iconography, reflecting the nation's new self-expression.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel, weighing 3.9 grams and 21 mm in diameter, this coin exhibits characteristics of a circulating issue. For grading, key high-points to inspect for wear include the tips of the star and the inner curve of the crescent on the reverse. On the obverse, the intricate Urdu script and raised rim are crucial. A well-struck example shows sharp definition in all design elements, particularly the star's points and crescent's edges, with minimal field flattening.