Obverse
Crowned head of the King facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR within a serrated circle.
ReverseINDIA AN1/2NA 1942 all within an ornamental square; outside Top- دو پیسہ(Urdu), Bottom- రెండు పైసలు(Telugu), Left- दो पैसा(Nagari), Right- দুই পয়সা(Bengali).
Issuer :
British India
Category :
British India
Company / King / Queen :
GEORGE VI
Issue Value :
1/2 ANNA
Year : 1942
Date of Issue :
1942
Type :
Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Dots on starting and ending of the INDIA & Dashes on starting and end of 1942
Metal & Metal Composition : Nickel-Brass | 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel
Frequently Asked Questions about GEORGE VI 1/2 Anna Coin – 1942 Calcutta Mint
The estimated collector value of a 1942 1/2 ANNA coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹50 to ₹100 in circulated condition, and ₹150 to ₹400 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.
This coin is minted in Nickel-Brass with an official weight of 2.91 grams and a diameter of 17.40 mm. Its shape is Rounded square with a Plain edge.
Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1942.
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