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| Issuer | India - British |
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| Year | 1940 |
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| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing crowned effigy of King George VI, depicted with a bare neck and wearing an ornate imperial crown adorned with fleurs-de-lis and cross pattée. The portrait is rendered in high relief within the square flan with rounded corners, bordered by a beaded inner ring. The encircling legend reads 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR' in raised Latin lettering, distributed evenly around the field. The overall design reflects the refined classical engraving style associated with Percy Metcalfe. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Plain |
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