Set of 5 Silver 1/4 Rupee Coins, George VI, 1940-45, High Grade – tezbid

Set of 5 Silver 1/4 Rupee Coins, George VI, 1940-45, High Grade

  • Rs. 2,000.00


Set of 5 silver coins of 1/4 rupee, minted in 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944 & 1945 in British India, in the name of George VI. These are high grade, uncirculated coins with original luster still visible. Rare in this grade as a set. All of these coins are 50% silver - prior to 1940, the 1/4 rupee coins were full silver (91.7%), while after 1945, silver use was altogether stopped. During this brief period, there were changes in design features and security edge of the coins. 

Weight: 2.9 grams (approx)

Diameter: 19-19.3 mm (approx)

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Coins are part of a lot. The coins you get will not be the coins in the picture, but will be coins in similar condition. Minor variation in condition between coins is possible. 

NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGE.