Rare 1 Anna 1943 King George VI Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A042

Description

Rare One Anna of 1943 issued during the reign of King George VI, Emperor of India. The obverse carries the crowned bust with the legend "GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR", while the reverse shows the large numeral 1 with "ONE ANNA" and "INDIA" in English, Hindi and Urdu, with the date 1943 below. No mint mark is present under the date, so the piece is attributed to the Calcutta Mint.

• Denomination: One Anna
• Year of issue: 1943
• Mint: Calcutta (no mark under the date)
• Metal: nickel-brass, scalloped flan with twelve notches
• Diameter: about 22.1 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, honest circulation wear with even tone and a dark patch on the crown

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Step back into the turbulent era of World War II with this fascinating 1 Anna coin, struck in 1943 during the reign of King George VI, Emperor of India. Crafted from durable nickel-brass, this distinctive twelve-notched scalloped flan was designed to be easily recognized by touch in bustling wartime markets. The obverse showcases the majestic crowned bust of the King, while the reverse features a striking multi-lingual layout displaying the denomination in English, Hindi, and Urdu. Minted at the historic Calcutta Mint—indicated by the traditional absence of a mint mark beneath the date—this piece bears the honest character of circulation wear, featuring an even, pleasing tone and a dark patina on the crown that tells its own wartime story. Numismatists prize British India coinage for its rich imperial history and complex cultural inscriptions. This authentic piece is a tangible slice of mid-20th-century history, making it an essential addition to any serious commonwealth or South Asian coin collection. You will receive the exact coin shown in the high-resolution photographs, carefully preserved for display.