BRITISH INDIA 1/2 RUPEES -GEORGE V 1926 RARE SILVER COIN #V-319

Issuer India – British (British India)
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1912-1936
Value ½ Rupee
Currency Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 5.83 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.59 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes

This exceptional 1926 British India ½ Rupee silver coin features King George V during the twilight of the British Raj era. Minted in .917 fine silver with a substantial weight of 5.83 grams and 24mm diameter, this piece represents a critical period in Indian numismatic history. The coin’s medal alignment and milled edges reflect the precision craftsmanship of early 20th-century royal mint production.

The 1926 date makes this particularly significant—it falls within George V’s later reign and represents the final decades of pre-Independence India under British governance. The coin’s demonetized status adds historical weight, marking it as a tangible artifact of a bygone colonial era. Collectors prize these silver rupees for their historical resonance, precious metal content, and the authentic connection to India’s colonial past.

As a standard circulation coin from the 1912-1936 series, finding well-preserved examples from specific years like 1926 elevates its appeal. This piece combines numismatic rarity with intrinsic silver value, making it highly sought after by both serious collectors and history enthusiasts who appreciate tangible connections to the British Raj period.

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