George VI - One Rupee 1945 Lahore - British India

Country: British India - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1945 (1942-1945)
Mint: Lahore (L)
Value: 1 Rupee (1)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 11.6 g.
Diameter: 30.5 mm
Mintage: 118,126,000 
Grade: AU/MS
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 557.1

Obverse:
Bust of George VI facing left. Small second head, large rim decoration.

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR 

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

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

Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1945
یک روپیہ

Translation: One Rupee.

Edge:
Security edge.

Comments:
- KM#557.1 - Security edge.
- KM#557.2 - Reeded 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.

Référence : KM# 557.1

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

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