½ Rupee George VI British India

Original price was: ₹1,300.00.Current price is: ₹1,200.00.

A silver Half Rupee issued in British India during the reign of King George VI. Dated 1939, this coin features the crowned young-head portrait of the monarch on the obverse and an intricate floral wreath surrounding the denomination and date on the reverse. Struck in 91.7% silver, it is an appealing collectible from pre-independence Indian coinage.

Price per coin is mentioned .

In stock

Categories: British India Coins, Sale, Silver coins

Description

This Half Rupee coin was issued in British India during the reign of King George VI (1936–1947). The 1939 issue belongs to the early period of his Indian coinage and features the distinctive First Head or Young Head portrait. Composed of .917 fine silver, this coin represents an important chapter in the history of British Indian monetary issues.

Obverse: Features the crowned bust of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the inscription “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.” The portrait is known as the First Head or Young Head variety, distinguished by the long trefoils in the crown. The design was engraved by Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse: Displays the denomination “HALF RUPEE INDIA” along with the year 1939, arranged within a circular design. The central inscription is surrounded by an elaborate floral wreath incorporating roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers, enclosed within a toothed border. The denomination and date are also represented in Urdu.

Collectibility: An attractive silver issue from the George VI series, this Half Rupee is suitable for collectors of British India coinage, royal portrait coins and pre-independence Indian silver currency.