British India George VI One Rupee 1944 Silver Coin

British India George VI One Rupee 1944 silver coin, issued during the reign of King George VI. The obverse features the crowned bust of George VI facing left with the legend GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR. The reverse displays ONE RUPEE INDIA 1944 surrounded by an attractive floral wreath incorporating roses, thistle, shamrock and lotus flowers, all enclosed within a decorative toothed border. This coin belongs to the wartime British India rupee series and is composed of 50% silver. The standard specification is approximately 11.66 grams in weight and 30.5 mm in diameter, with a security edge. The design was engraved by Percy Metcalfe and is catalogued under KM 557.

Specifications: Country: British India; Ruler: King George VI; Denomination: One Rupee; Year: 1944; Metal: Silver; Purity: 50% Silver; Weight: Approximately 11.66 grams; Diameter: Approximately 30.5 mm; Thickness: Approximately 2.21 mm; Shape: Round; Technique: Milled; Edge: Security edge; Orientation: Medal alignment; Obverse: Crowned bust of George VI facing left with GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR; Reverse: ONE RUPEE INDIA 1944 surrounded by floral wreath; Engraver: Percy Metcalfe; Catalogue Reference: KM 557.