George VI - 1/4 Rupee 1945 Bombay - British India

Country: British India - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1945 (1943-1945)
Mint: Bombay
Value: 1/4 Rupee (1/4)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 2.9 g.
Diameter: 19.4 mm
Mintage: 181,648,000
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 547 (Small 5)

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

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

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
1945
چار آنہ

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

Edge:
Security.

Comments:
- NOTE: During 1943 the edge changed from reeded (KM# 546) to security edge.

- Mint marks, dot or diamond for Bombay, 'L' for Lahore is located below  lotus at the bottom of the reverse.
- Reverse B has a six-pointed flower in the center of the bottom lotus.

Reference : KM# 547

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