George VI - 2 Annas 1943 Bombay - British India

Country: British India - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1943 (1942-1944)
Mint: Bombay
Value: 2 Annas (1/8)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Nickel Brass
Weight: 5.7 g.
Diameter: 25.3 mm
Mintage: 343,680,000
Grade: VF/F
Shape: Quadrangular (4-sided)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 541

Obverse:
Crowned head of King George VI, left. English legend surrounds.

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse:
Denomination, date below within floral design, surrounded by "two annas" in four languages, Urdu, Telugu, Bengali & Devanagari.

Lettering:
दो आना দুই মানা
2
ANNAS
INDIA
1943
రెండు అణాఒ

Translation: Two annas

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
- Mint marks:
 Bombay,  beads beside date.
 Lahore 'L' in qautrefoil panel.

Referenz : KM# 541

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

Sammlung : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India