| Issuer | India - British |
| Year | 1942-1945 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.84 g |
| Dimensions | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#552 |
| Obverse description | The small crowned second head of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend in English within a large rim decoration |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | Within the circle, the date divides legend in English & Persian (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1945
هشت آنہ (Translation: Half Rupee India 1945 Eight Annas (Half Rupee)) |
| Edge | Security |
| Mint | • Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date) ♦ Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date) L Lahore, Pakistan |
| Mintage | 1942 • - Bombay Mint - 1943 • - Bombay Mint - 90 400 000 1943 • - Bombay Mint, proof - 1943 ♦ - Bombay Mint - 1943 L - Lahore Mint - 9 000 000 1943 L - Lahore Mint, proof - 1944 • - Bombay Mint - 46 200 000 1944 ♦ - Bombay Mint - 1944 L - Lahore Mint - 79 100 000 1944 L - Lahore Mint, proof - 1945 • - Bombay Mint, large 5 (in date), see comments - 1945 • - Bombay Mint, small 5 (in date), see comments - 32 722 000 1945 L - Lahore Mint - 1945 L - Lahore Mint, large 5 (in date), see comments - 1945 L - Lahore Mint, proof - 1945 L - Lahore Mint, small 5 (in date), see comments - |
| Catalog ID | 1036302580 |
| Comments |
