½ Rupee - George VI, India

½ Rupee - George VI, India, 1940 obverse image½ Rupee - George VI, India, 1940 reverse image
½ Rupee - George VI coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    India flagIndia
  • Years of Minting:
    1940
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date), Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
½ Rupee - George VI Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$25.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Rupee - George VI Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Within the circle, the date divides the legend in English & Persian (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers, all within a toothed border

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The large second crowned bust of King George VI facing left with small rim decoration

Engraver:

Percy Metcalfe

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Rupee - George VI Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

GEORGE IV KING EMPEROR

Reverse:

HALF RUPEE INDIA 1940 هشت آنہ

½ Rupee - George VI Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.500)

Size

½ Rupee - George VI sizes
  • Weight:5.83 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:1.6 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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