| Obverse |
Crowned head of king left, legend around: George VI King Emperor, all within raised, toothed rim. |
| Reverse |
Legend Half Rupee India 1939 plus denomination in Persian, within central circle, surrounded by a scrollwork decorative border, all within raised, toothed rim. |
| Date |
1939 |
| Weight |
5.82 gm. |
| Diameter |
24 mm. |
| Die axis |
12 o'clock |
| Reference |
KM 549, Pridmore 364, Stevens 9.46
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| Comments |
The coin has a straight-grained reeded edge. SUPERB, almost uncirculated condition, with plenty of mint luster.
From the collection of Alan DeShazo, the noted numismatist and author of several papers on Islamic coins.
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