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Rare Quarter Rupee 1943 George VI King Emperor Silver Calcutta Mint Coinage of British India Coin # A214
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A circulated British India silver Quarter Rupee of King George VI, with the crowned bust obverse and floral wreath reverse. Struck at the Calcutta Mint.
🪙 Genuine British India silver Quarter Rupee of King George VI struck at the Calcutta Mint.
⭐ Highly Collectible
👑 Features the classic crowned bust of the King Emperor and an ornate floral wreath reverse.
📦 Circulated Fine-to-Fair condition with an authentic, heavily used historical charm.
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Description
Rare British India silver Quarter Rupee issued under King George VI. The obverse shows the crowned bust of the King facing left with the legend "GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR", while the reverse carries the value in a decorative cartouche within an ornate floral wreath topped by a crown, with the value also given in Urdu and Devanagari.
- Denomination: 1/4 Rupee (Quarter Rupee)
- Ruler: King George VI, British India period
- Metal: Silver
- Diameter: about 19.8 mm as measured on the scan
- Date and mint mark below the date are worn and not legible
- Condition: Fair, evenly circulated with full legends but flattened portrait detail
- Mint: Calcutta Mint
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Step back in time to the British Raj with this captivating Quarter Rupee silver coin, struck under the reign of King George VI, the last Emperor of India. Issued by the prestigious Calcutta Mint, this historic piece embodies the intricate craftsmanship of a bygone era. While the exact year and mint mark have softened over decades of commerce, the coin retains its evocative charm, featuring the iconic crowned effigy of the King on the obverse and an ornate floral wreath encircling the denomination on the reverse, complete with multilingual scripts. Crafted from genuine silver measuring approximately 19.8 mm, this specimen sits in a heavily used, Fine-to-Fair circulated condition, bearing the authentic honest wear of a coin that actively circulated through the bustling bazaars of mid-20th-century India. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike treasure these silver issues for their tangible connection to the twilight of British rule in the subcontinent. Whether you are expanding a growing British India collection or seeking a meaningful conversation starter with a rich backstory, this authentic Calcutta Mint Quarter Rupee is a delightful addition to any cabinet of curiosities. You will receive the exact coin photographed.🔒 Secure Checkout✅ 100% Genuine📦 Free Packaging
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