India – British ½ Rupee 1943 – George VI Rare Silver Coin #V-431

Issuer	India – British (British India)
Emperor	George VI (1936-1947)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1942-1945
Value	½ Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.84 g
Diameter	24.1 mm
Thickness	1.7 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes

This exceptional ½ Rupee silver coin represents a significant piece of British Indian numismatic history, minted during the final years of the British Raj under King George VI (1936-1947). Struck between 1942-1945, this coin embodies a transformative period when India was approaching independence. Composed of 50% silver and weighing 5.84 grams, it showcases the refined milled craftsmanship characteristic of British imperial coinage. With precise dimensions of 24.1mm diameter and medal alignment orientation, this round coin displays excellent technical execution. As a demonetized currency piece, it now exists purely as a collectible artifact rather than circulating tender. The 1943 date makes this particularly desirable for historians and collectors focused on the twilight era of British India. Its historical significance, combined with authentic silver content and scarcity in high-grade condition, makes this coin a compelling acquisition for serious numismatists seeking to own tangible evidence of India’s colonial past and the reign of George VI.