Country: British India - King George V (King & Emperor of India)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1933 (1912-1936)
Mint: Calcutta (No Mint Mark)
Value: 1/2 Rupee (1/2)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 5.7 g.
Diameter: 24 mm
Mintage: 4,056,000
Grade: VF/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 524
Obverse:
The crowned bust of King George V (type II), with an elephant on the King's robe, facing left.
Lettering: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal
Reverse:
Within the circle, there is the legend "Hasht Aanay" in English and Urdu, along with the denomination and date. The circle is surrounded by a toothed border, which contains a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers.
Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1933
هشت آنہ
Translation:
Half
Rupee
India
1933
Eight Annas (1/2 Rupee)
Edge:
Reeded
Mints:
• Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
Comments:
The Bombay mintmark can be found below the bottom flower on the reverse (see the image below).
Referenz : KM# 522
Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Sammlung : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India