¼ Rupee - George VI

Obverse

Crowned head of George VI facing left, English legend, toothed rim

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border

Scripts: Latin, Urdu

Lettering:
1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1940
چار آنہ

Translation: Urdu: 4 annas (= 1/4 rupee)

Edge

Reeded

© Michass (CC BY-SA)

Comments

- Mint marks
 Bombay, bead below lower flower on reverse
 Calcutta no mint mark

- This type has shorter fleur-de-lis in the crown (see image)

 

See also

• ¼ Rupee - George VI
• ¼ Rupee - George VI

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

Members from this site want to exchange it: robertmx, shamrockwallace, Ramons78, azhardanish, Aleksandr G, vinoljoy, chethan2202, jaswant kumar, SHAN-E-MAGADH, kever, aanandita, vidya, NaveenkumarJ, sirivinu, JHPM, DeadMan__, CanBird81, doctorshailesh, ErieBlues, agumbe, Alabaman1969, ShiFFo

Feedback: (×495)
Country: Australia
Languages: EN

Feedback: (×13)
Country: United States
Languages: EN

Feedback: (×385)
Country: Italy
Languages: EN, FR, IT

Feedback: (×386)
Country: India
Languages: EN, HI

Feedback: (×111)
Country: India
Languages: EN, HI, KN

Feedback: (×15)
Country: Australia
Languages: EN, NL, DE

Feedback: (×52)
Country: India
Languages: EN, HI, KN

Feedback: (×34)
Country: India
Languages: EN, ES, TA

Feedback: (×113)
Country: India
Languages: EN, HI, TE

Feedback: (×13)
Country: United States
Languages: EN

Feedback: (×119)
Country: India
Languages: EN, HI

Feedback: (×13)
Country: United States
Languages: EN

Feedback: (×3)
Country: Egypt
Languages: EN, AR

» See the details of the coins available for swap

Numista Rarity index: 13

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: USD 3.44

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2356 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 0.047 oz

Current silver price: 73.28 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 177 Lot 1887	6 Dec 2025	Undetermined	UNC	USD 26.70 (EUR 23.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 171 Lot 2635	10 Oct 2025	Undetermined	UNC	USD 11.61 (EUR 10.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 169 Lot 2023	20 Sep 2025	Undetermined	UNC	USD 20.89 (EUR 18.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 161 Lot 1767	18 Jun 2025	Undetermined	UNC	USD 22.05 (EUR 19.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions 2024 June 16 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61390 Lot 22267	16 Jun 2024	Undetermined	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 35.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions 2024 June 16 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61390 Lot 22266	16 Jun 2024	Undetermined	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 31.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232421 Lot 64306	16 May 2024	Undetermined	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232419 Lot 62336	2 May 2024	Undetermined	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232419 Lot 62335	2 May 2024	Undetermined	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions 2024 April 22 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World and Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61385 Lot 25393	22 Apr 2024	Undetermined	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 61.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions

Related forum discussions

• 1940 1/4 rupee in full silver

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue