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 1946 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 : 1946
Date of Issue :
1946
Type :
Circulation
Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / Dots on starting and ending of the INDIA & Dashes on starting and end of 1946
Metal & Metal Composition : Copper-Nickel | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Frequently Asked Questions about GEORGE VI 1/2 Anna Coin – 1946 Calcutta Mint
The estimated collector value of a 1946 1/2 ANNA coin from CALCUTTA Mint ranges from approximately ₹25 to ₹50 in circulated condition, and ₹75 to ₹150 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.
This coin is minted in Copper-Nickel with an official weight of 2.87 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 1946.
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