Rare 1/4 Anna 1939 King George VI Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A640

Description

A bronze One Quarter Anna of British India dated 1939, issued during the reign of King George VI. The obverse carries the crowned bust of the King with the legend "GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR", while the reverse shows "ONE QUARTER ANNA INDIA" with the date within an ornate floral border. No mint mark is present below the date, indicating the Calcutta Mint.

• Denomination: 1/4 Anna (One Quarter Anna)
• Year: 1939
• Mint: Calcutta (no mark below the date)
• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: approximately 25.3 mm
• Condition: Extremely Fine, with even brown tone, clear legends and light circulation wear on the high points

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This exceptional 1939 One Quarter Anna from British India represents a significant piece of numismatic history. Struck at the Calcutta Mint during the reign of King George VI, this bronze coin features the crowned bust of the monarch with the inscription "GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR" on the obverse. The reverse displays the denomination and "INDIA" within an ornate floral border, elegantly framing the date. Graded in Extremely Fine condition, this coin showcases clear, well-preserved legends and an attractive even brown patina developed through decades of circulation. Light wear on the high points is consistent with its age and adds authentic character. The absence of a mint mark below the date confirms its Calcutta origin, making it recognizable for serious India coin collectors. British India coinage from this period is increasingly scarce in high grades. This 1939 quarter anna is ideal for collectors of George VI issues, Indian numismatics, or those seeking historically significant Commonwealth coins.