1 Hole Pice George VI Different Year Set

Struck in 1945 under British India during the reign of George VI, this bronze 1 Pice represents one of the final circulating coinages before independence. Weighing approximately 2 grams and minted using milled technique, it features a distinctive round shape with a central hole, a practical and recognizable design element of the series.

The obverse displays “1 PICE INDIA” along with the date, complemented by multilingual inscriptions in Devanagari and Persian scripts, arranged prominently around the central perforation.

The reverse is adorned with an ornate floral wreath encircling the central hole, showcasing intricate engraving work that adds aesthetic balance to the coin’s simple denomination-focused obverse.

This type remains a staple for collectors of British India coinage, appreciated for its distinctive design, historical placement in the 1940s transition period, and its representation of everyday currency from the closing years of colonial rule.