GEORGE VI Half Rupee Coin – 1945 Lahore Mint

BI442L
BI442L
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Obverse Crowned head of the King facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.
Reverse HALF RUPEE INDIA 1945 هشت آنہ within a plain line circle, surrounded by a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers, all surrounded by a decorative border.
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : GEORGE VI
  4. Issue Value : HALF RUPEE
  5. Year : 1945
  6. Date of Issue : 1945
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : LAHORE / "L" at the bottom below the lotus flower
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Silver Alloy | 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, 5% Zinc
  10. Weight : 5.83 gms
  11. Diameter : 24.00-24.40 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.70 mm
  13. Shape : Circular
  14. Edge : Security
  15. Demonetized : Yes - 15 August 1947

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI442L 79191939 ₹375–₹400 ₹450–₹700 Scarce Report
ID: BI442L Report
  • Mintage 79191939
  • Circulation ₹375–₹400
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹450–₹700
  • Frequency Scarce

Mule and Lion Variety

Both Reeded and Security varity exist.