Rare 1 Rupee 1944 King George VI Lahore Mint British India Silver Coin # A170

A British India silver One Rupee of 1944 issued under King George VI, King and Emperor. The obverse shows the crowned bust of the King with the legend “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR”, while the reverse carries “ONE RUPEE INDIA” with the date 1944 inside an ornate wreath of lotus, rose, shamrock and thistle. The mark below the date is a dot over a small diamond, the Lahore Mint mark for this year.

• Denomination: One Rupee, British India
• Year: 1944, ruler King George VI
• Mint: Lahore (dot over small diamond below the date)
• Metal: silver, 0.500 fine, reeded edge
• Diameter: about 32.4 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Extremely Fine, sharp crown, hair and wreath detail with only light handling marks

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Step back into the twilight years of the British Raj with this captivating 1944 One Rupee silver coin, struck during World War II under the reign of King George VI. Composed of 0.500 fine silver with a classic reeded edge, this 32.4 mm numismatic treasure features the regal crowned bust of the Emperor on the obverse and an intricate floral wreath embracing the denomination and date on the reverse.

What truly elevates this piece for serious numismatists is its origin: minted at the elusive Lahore facility, identified by the distinct dot-over-small-diamond mint mark below the 1944 date. Preserved in an impressive Extremely Fine condition, the coin boasts remarkably sharp details across the King’s hair, crown, and the delicate wreath motifs, bearing only minimal light handling marks that speak honestly to its age. As a tangible artifact from a pivotal wartime era in British India, this scarce Lahore mint issue offers a wonderful blend of historical significance and visual appeal, making it a prized addition to any advanced imperial coin collection.