Quarter Rupee George VI Silver

Description

Struck between 1938 and 1939 under George VI, this silver ¼ Rupee represents one of the important fractional denominations of late British India. Composed of .917 silver and weighing approximately 2.92 grams, the coin was minted using milled technique and reflects the refined craftsmanship of pre-independence Indian coinage.

The obverse features the crowned head of George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR” in Latin script, all enclosed within a toothed rim. The portrait reflects the formal imperial style of British monarch coinage from the late colonial period.

The reverse displays “¼ RUPEE INDIA” with the date dividing the English and Urdu legends at the center, enclosed within an ornate wreath of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers. This decorative arrangement symbolizes the union of British and Indian elements in colonial currency design.

This type remains highly collectible among British India enthusiasts for its silver composition, intricate reverse design, and its place in the final decade of colonial coinage before Indian independence.