British India 8 Annas 1919 Calcutta Mint Coin George V Copper Nickel Rare

This is an authentic 1919 India 8 Annas coin from the British India era. The obverse features the crowned portrait of George V with the legend “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR.” The reverse displays a bold central “8” within a decorative floral frame along with “INDIA 1919” and denomination “ANNAS,” surrounded by inscriptions in English and regional scripts.

Struck in nickel-brass, this coin is part of the distinctive square-with-rounded-corners series widely collected for its unique design. It represents an important period in India’s colonial numismatic history.

Specifications:

• Year: 1919
• Denomination: 8 Annas
• Metal: Nickel-Brass
• Weight: 7.7 grams
• Diameter: 26 mm
• Shape: Square with rounded corners

A must-have collectible for British India coin collectors.