Rare One Quarter Anna 1913 King George V Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A625

Rare bronze One Quarter Anna of British India dated 1915, issued during the reign of King George V. The obverse carries the crowned and robed bust of the King with the legend "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR", while the reverse shows "ONE QUARTER ANNA / INDIA / 1915" within a decorative floral wreath. No mint mark is visible beneath the date, which points to the Calcutta mint.

• Denomination: One Quarter Anna (1/4 Anna)
• Year: 1915
• Mint: Calcutta (no mark below the date)
• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: approximately 25.2 mm
• Condition: Fair - reverse legend and date clear, obverse portrait and legend heavily worn

The images show the actual item the buyer will receive.

This 1915 One Quarter Anna bronze coin represents a significant piece of British India numismatic history. Struck during King George V's reign, the coin features his crowned and robed bust on the obverse with the inscription "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR," while the reverse displays the denomination within an elegant floral wreath. The absence of a mint mark below the date confirms this coin's production at the prestigious Calcutta Mint in Kolkata. Collectors prize British India coins for their historical significance and limited surviving examples in good condition. This particular piece, graded as Fine with heavy wear, demonstrates authentic age and circulation history. The visible patina and wear patterns are hallmarks of genuine period coinage. Its 25.2mm diameter and bronze composition make it a substantial addition to any collection focused on pre-independence Indian coinage or King George V issues. As British India coins continue gaining recognition among serious collectors, this rare Quarter Anna offers both historical value and numismatic appeal.