George VI - Half Anna 1943 Calcutta - British India

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: Calcutta
Value: 1/2 Anna (1/32)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Nickel Brass
Weight: 2.8 g.
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Mintage: 437,760,000
Grade: VF+
Shape: Quadrangular (4-sided)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 534b

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

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse:
Denomination and date within decorative outline, Value in 4 Indian languages outside border Urdu, Bengali, Telugu & Devanagari within a toothed rim.

Lettering:
دو پیسہ
दो पैसा দুই পয়সা
INDIA
AN ½ NA
1943
రెండు పైసలు

Translation: Two Paisa (=1/2 anna)

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
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Référence : KM# 534b

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

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