George VI - Half Rupee 1944 Bombay - British India (ex.2)

Country: British India - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1944 (1942-1945)
Mint: Bombay (Diamond)
Value: 1/2 Rupee (1/2)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 5.8 g.
Diameter: 24.1 mm
Mintage: 46,200,000 (included with Dot)
Grade: XF/VF (Uncleaned)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 552

Obverse:
Crowned head of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend in English.
Small second head, large rim decoration.

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

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

Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1944
هشت آنہ

Translation: Eight Annas (= Half Rupee).

Edge:
Security.

Comments:
- Example of large '5' for the 1945 date is shown in the image above.

- Mint marks:
Dot or diamond - Bombay mint.
'L' - Lahore mint.

Riferimento : KM# 552

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

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