Rare 1/4 Anna 1920 King George V Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A629

A bronze One Quarter Anna of British India dated 1920, issued during the reign of King George V. The obverse carries the crowned bust of the King with the legend "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR", while the reverse shows "ONE QUARTER ANNA / INDIA" with the date inside an ornamental floral wreath.

• Denomination: 1/4 Anna (One Quarter Anna)
• Year: 1920
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: approximately 25 mm, round flan
• Condition: Fine, honest circulated wear with clear legends and a full, readable date

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This 1920 bronze One Quarter Anna represents a significant piece of British India numismatic history during the reign of King George V. Minted at the Calcutta Mint, this denomination features a distinctive design—a crowned bust of the King on the obverse and an ornamental floral wreath framing "ONE QUARTER ANNA / INDIA" on the reverse. In Fine condition with honest circulated wear, the coin displays clear legends and a fully readable date, hallmarks of its authentic age and use. Approximately 25mm in diameter, this bronze piece captures both the aesthetic and historical significance of early 20th-century Indian currency. An essential addition to any British India collection, this coin offers historical authenticity and numismatic value to serious collectors seeking pieces that bridge imperial and modern eras.