George VI - Half Rupee 1943 Lahore - British Raj

Country: British India - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1943 (1942-1945)
Mint: Lahore (L)
Value: 1/2 Rupee (1/2)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 5.7 g.
Diameter: 24.1 mm
Mintage: 9,000,000
Grade: MS/UNC
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 552

Obverse:
The small crowned second head of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend in English within a large rim decoration.

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

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

Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1943  L
هشت آنہ

Translation:
Half
Rupee
India
1943  L
Eight Annas (Half Rupee)

Edge:
Security.

Mints:
L → Lahore, Pakistan.
• → Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date).
♦ → Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date).

Reference : KM# 552

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

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