GEORGE VI 1/4 Rupee Coin – 1939 Calcutta Mint

BI373C
BI373C
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Obverse Crowned head of the King facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.
Reverse 1/4 RUPEE INDIA 1939 چار آنہ within a circle, surrounded by wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers, all within a toothed border.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : GEORGE VI
  4. Issue Value : 1/4 RUPEE
  5. Year : 1939
  6. Date of Issue : 1939
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / No Mint Mark
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Silver | 91.67% Silver, 8.33% Copper
  10. Weight : 2.91 gms
  11. Diameter : 19.00-19.50 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.30 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Reeded
  15. Demonetized : Yes - 01 May 1943

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI373C 3071555 ₹400–₹500 ₹600–₹800 Common Report
ID: BI373C Report
  • Mintage 3071555
  • Circulation ₹400–₹500
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹600–₹800
  • Frequency Common

Mule and Lion Variety

Head Type I: Long trefoils in crown & Head Type II: Short trefoils in crown.