1/4 Rupee - George VI

€20,326.00
IssuerIndia - British
Year1938-1939
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1770-1947)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight2.92 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#544
Obverse descriptionCrowned head of George VI facing left, English legend, toothed rim
Obverse script
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse descriptionWithin the center circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana) and a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers outside the center circle, all within a toothed border
Reverse script
Reverse lettering1/4 RUPEE INDIA 1939 چار آنہ
(Translation: 1/4 Rupee India 1939 4 Annas (1/4 Rupee))
EdgeReeded
MintKolkata / Calcutta /
Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
• (below lower flower on reverse)
Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date)
Mintage1938  - Proof -
1939  - - 3 071 555
1939  - Proof -
1939 • - - 6 770 000
Catalog ID8151658420
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