George V - 1/4 Rupee 1917 Calcutta - British India

Country: British India - King Emperor George V (King & Emperor of India)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1917 (1912-1936)
Mint: Calcutta (No Mint Mark)
Value: 1/4 Rupee (1/4)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 2.9 g.
Diameter: 19 mm
Mintage: 21,072,000
Grade: VF25 (Details)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 518

Obverse:
Crowned head of George V facing left, English legend, toothed rim

Lettering: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse:
Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border

Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1917
چار آنہ

Translation: Urdu: 4 annas (= 1/4 rupee)

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
- Mint marks
Bombay, bead below lower flower on reverse
Calcutta no mint mark

Referenz : KM# 518

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Sammlung : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India