George VI - One Quarter of Anna 1941 Calcutta - British India

Country: British India
King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1941 (1940-1942)
Mint: Calcutta
Value: 1/4 Anna (1/64)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 4.8 g.
Diameter: 25.33 mm
Mintage: 121,107,000
Grade: MS/UNC
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 531

Obverse:
Second crowned head of King George VI facing left, low relief.

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR .

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse:
Date and denomination within circle of beads, floral wreath surrounds.

Lettering:
ONE
QUARTER
ANNA
INDIA
1941.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
- Weight varies 4.83 - 4.91 grams.

- Mint marks:
Calcutta, no mint mark.
Bombay, dot over 'ONE' on reverse.
- The first head design was changed to the second head design in November 1939.
KM 530 (first head) - Longer fleur-de-lis in the crown
KM 531 (second head) - Shorter fleur-de-lis in the crown

Riferimento : KM# 531

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

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