Rare 4 Annas 1920 King George V Bombay Mint British India Coin # A190

Rare 4 Annas of 1920 from British India, issued during the reign of King George V. The coin has the distinctive scalloped flan used for this short copper-nickel series of 1919 to 1921, with the crowned bust of the King and the legend “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR” on the obverse, and the large numeral 4 within a square frame above “ANNAS” on the reverse, surrounded by the denomination in Urdu, Devanagari, Bengali and Telugu.

• Denomination: 4 Annas
• Year: 1920, as read below the portrait
• Mint: Bombay, no mint mark under the date
• Metal: copper-nickel
• Diameter: approximately 26.3 mm, scalloped edge
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with legible legends

The images show the actual coin the buyer will receive.

Step back in time to the height of the British Raj with this captivating 4 Annas coin, struck in 1920 during the reign of King George V. Minted at the historic Bombay facility, this copper-nickel piece showcases a distinctive scalloped flan—a hallmark of the short-lived 1919–1921 series designed to easily differentiate it from silver coinage of the era. The obverse features the regal crowned bust of the King Emperor, while the reverse displays a striking geometric arrangement featuring the denomination in four regional scripts: Urdu, Devanagari, Bengali, and Telugu.

Graded in Extremely Fine condition, this specimen displays remarkable, even circulation wear that preserves the crispness of its intricate details and legends. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike treasure this series for its unique shape and cultural intersection. As a genuine artifact of early 20th-century Indian monetary history, it serves as an essential acquisition for advanced collections focusing on British colonial issues or unusual world coin formats. The coin shown in the photographs is the exact unique piece the buyer will receive.