Rare One Quarter Anna 1912 King George V Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A624

Description

Rare British India bronze One Quarter Anna dated 1912, issued during the reign of King George V. The portrait side carries the crowned bust of the King with the legend "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR", while the other side shows the value "ONE QUARTER ANNA / INDIA" above the date within an ornate floral and beaded border.

• Denomination: One Quarter Anna (1/4 Anna)
• Year: 1912
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: Bronze
• Approximate diameter: 25.2 mm
• Condition: Fair, with even circulation wear; the bust is flattened while the date and legends remain clear
• Type: Regular issue British India coinage of King George V

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This 1912 One Quarter Anna represents a valuable piece of British India's colonial monetary history, struck at the prestigious Calcutta Mint under King George V. Cast in bronze, this coin features the king's crowned profile on the obverse, with the reverse displaying "ONE QUARTER ANNA / INDIA" within an ornate floral border. At approximately 25.2 mm in diameter, it's a manageable size for display or collection. The fair condition with even circulation wear speaks to its age and authentic handling through the decades—the crowned bust shows wear while date and legends remain clear and readable. King George V coinage from this period is highly sought by numismatists and history enthusiasts alike. This example offers collectors genuine period authenticity and historical significance from a transformative era in Indian numismatic history.