George V - 4 Annas 1920 Bombay - British India

Country India - British Raj - King George V, Emperor of India (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1920 (1919-1921)
Value: 4 Annas = 1/4 Rupee (1/4)
Mint: Bombay
Mintage: 1,666,000 (slightly scarce)
Composition: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 6.8 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 519

Obverse:
Crowned head of George V facing left, English legend surrounds.

Lettering:
GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
INDIA 1920

Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal.

Reverse:
Denomination within square, 4 annas in Urdu, Bengali, Telugu & Devanagari.

Lettering:
4
ANNAS

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
- Mint mark:
Bombay, bead at bottom of reverse.
Calcutta, no mint mark.
- Some of these coins contain a high percentage of ferrous metals and it is not unusual for them to tarnish to a rust brown color.
- The mintmark is at bottom of the reverse (click on image).

Referenz : KM# 519

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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