Rare Quarter Anna 1917 King George V Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A626

A genuine British India Quarter Anna of 1917 issued under King George V. The obverse shows the crowned bust of the King with the legend "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR", while the reverse carries "ONE QUARTER ANNA / INDIA" within a beaded circle framed by a floral wreath, with the date 1917 below.

• Denomination: Quarter Anna (1/4 Anna)
• Year: 1917
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: approximately 25 mm
• Condition: Fair, evenly circulated with smooth wear on the portrait; legends and date still readable

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This authentic Quarter Anna coin represents a significant piece of British India's numismatic history. Minted in 1917 at Calcutta, this bronze piece features King George V's crowned profile on the obverse and the denomination "ONE QUARTER ANNA / INDIA" within an ornate beaded circle on the reverse. Measuring approximately 25mm in diameter, the coin shows honest wear from circulation, with the portrait and date remaining clearly visible. Struck during a pivotal period in Indian history, Quarter Annas of this era are sought by collectors specializing in British India coinage, pre-independence Indian numismatics, and early 20th-century currency. The 1917 Calcutta-minted example offers both historical significance and tangible connection to colonial-era India. Genuine coins in this condition are increasingly scarce, making this a worthy addition to any serious collection of world coins or Indian numismatic rarities.