Rare 1 Anna 1939 George VI King Emperor Calcutta Mint British India Coin # A039

A One Anna coin of 1939 from British India, issued under King George VI. The scalloped flan with twelve notches is typical of the anna denomination, and this piece shows an even, naturally toned surface with clear legends on both sides.

• Denomination: 1 Anna
• Year: 1939, as shown below the value on the reverse
• Mint: Calcutta, indicated by the absence of a mint mark under the date
• Metal: copper-nickel, the alloy used for the 1938 to 1940 issues
• Size: scalloped flan of about 21.6 mm, measured from the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, with light circulation wear on the crown and portrait high points
• Design: crowned bust with “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR” on the obverse; “INDIA / ONE ANNA” with the date and multilingual legends on the reverse

The images show the actual coin the buyer will receive.

Step back in time to the twilight of the British Raj with this captivating 1 Anna coin, struck in 1939 during the turbulent reign of King George VI. Emitted from the prestigious Calcutta Mint, this copper-nickel piece features the iconic twelve-notched scalloped design that remains a favorite among numismatists. Graded in Very Fine condition, it displays an honest, naturally toned surface with pleasing details still visible on the monarch’s crowned bust and the intricate reverse legends.

For collectors of British India coinage, 1939 holds a special fascination, bridging the pre-war era and the massive economic shifts that followed. The absence of a mint mark proudly denotes its Calcutta origins. Whether you are filling a gap in a sovereign collection or seeking a tangible piece of twentieth-century imperial history, this genuine artifact offers incredible nostalgic charm. Sold as pictured, the exact coin you see is the unique treasure that will be carefully shipped to your doorstep.