2018-12-04 Tue

This silver coin was issued during the reign of King George in 1939 during the British Rule in India. This specimen was sold for INR 3, 21,000 by Todywall auction on 24th November in Mumbai. This coin belongs to Bombay Mint according to the reference from KM 555.

The obverse of this coin depicts crowned head of King George VI facing left within the legend ‘GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR’ with the toothed rim around it. The reverse of this coin illustrates ONE RUPEE INDIA and Yek Rupya in Persian separated by Year. Flowers and scrolls around in the circle.

Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auction