Description
A 1947 Quarter Rupee from India (Calcutta Mint) is a fascinating piece of numismatic history, as it’s from the final year of British rule, just before India gained independence on August 15, 1947. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
🇮🇳 India Quarter Rupee – 1947
🏛️ Historical Context:
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Last issued under British India, during King George VI’s reign.
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These coins were struck just before independence, making them highly symbolic.
Coin Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Obverse | Crowned bust of King George VI facing left |
| Reverse | Denomination “¼ RUPEE INDIA 1947” surrounded by floral design |
| Metal | Nickel (no silver – silver was removed in 1940) |
| Weight | 2.92 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint(s) | Bombay (•), Lahore (L), Calcutta (no mint mark) |
