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¼ Rupee George VI British India

Original price was: ₹800.00.Current price is: ₹700.00.

A silver Quarter Rupee coin issued in British India during the reign of King George VI. Dated 1945, this coin features the crowned portrait of the British monarch on the obverse and an elegant floral wreath design surrounding the denomination on the reverse. A fine collectible representing the coinage of pre-independence India.

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Description

This Quarter Rupee coin was issued in British India during the reign of King George VI (1936–1947). Struck in 1945, it belongs to the final phase of British Indian coinage and reflects the established monetary and artistic traditions of the period. The coin is composed of 50% silver, making it an interesting addition to collections of British India silver currency.

Obverse: Features the crowned head of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the English inscription “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.” The design includes a toothed rim and was engraved by Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse: Displays the denomination “¼ RUPEE INDIA” along with the year 1945. The central inscription is surrounded by an intricate floral wreath incorporating roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. The outer border features a toothed design, while the denomination and date are presented in both English and Urdu.

Collectibility: An attractive example of mid-20th-century British Indian silver coinage, this Quarter Rupee is particularly relevant to collectors interested in King George VI issues, pre-independence Indian currency and historical silver denominations.