1/4 Rupee - George VI

€4,854.00
IssuerIndia - British
Year1943-1945
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1770-1947)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#547
Obverse descriptionCrowned head of George VI facing left, English legend, toothed rim
Obverse script
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse descriptionDate divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana) within a circle, with the outside having a wreath made of roses, a thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers, all within a toothed border
Reverse script
Reverse lettering1/4 RUPEE INDIA 1945 چار آنہ
(Translation: 1/4 Rupee India 1945 Four annas (1/4 Rupee))
EdgeSecurity
MintL
Lahore, Pakistan
Large dot or diamond
Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date)
Mintage1943 B - large dot - 95 200 000
1943 B - Proof -
1943 B - Reverse `B` -
1943 B - small dot -
1943 L - - 23 700 000
1944 B - - 170 504 000
1944 B - Reverse `B` -
1944 L - - 86 400 000
1945 • - Large `5`; see comments -
1945 • - Small `5`; see comments - 181 648 000
1945 L - Large `5`; see comments -
1945 L - Small `5`; see comments - 29 751 000
Catalog ID3938468870
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