British India ½ Rupee 1940 George VI Kolkata Mint **SILVER** (Buyer will Receive Randomly One Coin) #V-138

Issuer	India – British (British India)
Emperor	George VI (1936-1947)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1940
Value	½ Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.83 g
Diameter	24 mm
Thickness	1.6 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑

This exceptional British India ½ Rupee from 1940 represents a significant piece of numismatic history during the reign of King George VI. Minted in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), one of the British Raj’s principal mints, this coin is composed of .500 silver, making it a genuine precious metal collectible with inherent intrinsic value. Weighing 5.83 grams and measuring 24mm in diameter, this standard circulation coin showcases the refined milled technique characteristic of early 20th-century colonial coinage.

Struck during the final years of British rule in India, this half rupee carries historical significance as it bridges the pre-independence era with the approaching partition and independence movement. The coin features the official effigy of George VI and displays beautiful medal alignment. As a silver coin from this era, it has become increasingly sought after by collectors interested in British Indian numismatics and pre-independence historical artifacts.

This lot offers exceptional collector appeal due to its authentic silver composition, historic Kolkata mint mark, and the nostalgic value of late-colonial Indian currency. Collectors of world coins, British imperial history, and Indian numismatics treasure pieces like this for both their historical context and growing rarity. Each randomly selected coin ensures a unique addition to any serious collection.

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