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 1945 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 : 1945
Date of Issue :
1945
Type :
Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : BOMBAY / No dots on each side of INDIA & dashes on start and end end of 1945
Metal & Metal Composition : Nickel-Brass | 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel
Frequently Asked Questions about GEORGE VI 1/2 Anna Coin – 1945 Bombay Mint
The estimated collector value of a 1945 1/2 ANNA coin from BOMBAY 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.
The mint mark for BOMBAY Mint is typically struck directly below the year (1945) on the reverse or obverse. Look closely under magnification for the BOMBAY mint symbol.
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