George V - 8 Annas 1919 Calcutta - British India

Country India - British Raj - King George V, Emperor of India (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1919 (1919-1920)
Value: 8 Annas = 1/2 Rupee (1/2)
Mint: Calcutta
Mintage: 2,979,980
Composition: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 7 g
Diameter: 26 mm
Grade: VF20
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 519

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

Lettering:
GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal.

Reverse:
Denomination and date in center within a scalloped shape inside a double lined square
Value (8 Annas) in four Indian languages, Urdu, Bengali, Telugu and Devanagari outside the square.

Lettering:
INDIA 1919
8
ANNAS

Translation: 8 Annas

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
- 8 Annas = 1/2 Rupee
- Weight varies 7.77-7.82 grams
- Diameter varies 26.0-26.2 mm
- Mint marks:
Bombay bead at bottom of reverse.
Calcutta mint no mint mark.

Référence : KM# 520

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

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