British India 1/2 Rupee 1929 King George V Silver Coin

The 1929 Kolkata (Calcutta) Mint Half Rupee silver coin is a highly collectible piece from British India’s colonial era. It features a crowned and robed bust of King George V facing left on the obverse, surrounded by the legend “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR”. The reverse displays “HALF RUPEE INDIA 1929” in bold within a double-line circle, accented by a richly ornamental floral scroll of roses, thistles, shamrocks, and lotuses, blending British and Indian motifs. The coin is struck in .917 fine silver, weighs approximately 5.83 grams, and is about 24.3–24.6 mm in diameter. As a product of the Calcutta Mint, it lacks a dot below the date—a distinguishing trait from Bombay Mint coins. The 1929 Kolkata half rupee is admired for its detailed design, colonial history, and silver purity, making it a valuable addition for serious collectors.