Rare Half Rupee 1947 King George VI Tiger Type Bombay Mint British India Coin # A181

This is a British India Half Rupee of 1947, issued in the final year of King George VI’s Indian coinage. The obverse carries the crowned bust with the legend “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR”, while the reverse shows the well-known walking tiger above “INDIA” and the date, with the denomination “HALF RUPEE” in English, Hindi and Urdu around the rim.

• Denomination: Half Rupee (8 Annas)
• Year: 1947, the last year of the George VI series
• Mint: Bombay – no mint mark centred below the date
• Metal: nickel, plain edge round flan
• Size: about 25.8 mm measured from the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, even circulation wear with light surface marks and small areas of toning

The images show the actual coin the buyer will receive.

Step back into the twilight of the British Raj with this captivating 1947 Half Rupee coin, struck in the very final year of King George VI’s reign over India. Crafted from durable nickel, this 25.8 mm numismatic piece features the regal crowned effigy of the King Emperor on the obverse and the iconic, majestic walking tiger on the reverse, flanked by the denomination inscribed in English, Hindi, and Urdu. Minted at the historic Bombay facility—distinguished by the absence of a mint mark below the date—it captures a pivotal moment of transition just months before Indian independence. Graded as Very Fine, the coin displays honest, even circulation wear, complemented by gentle surface marks and a pleasing, authentic vintage toning that tells the silent story of its journey through history. This piece is ideal for numismatists focusing on British India coinage, transition-era history, or animal motifs. Offered loose and ungraded, the buyer will receive the exact collector’s piece shown in the accompanying scans, ensuring absolute transparency and authenticity for your growing cabinet.