British India Half Rupee 1940 Silver Coin

British India Half Rupee 1940 silver coin issued during the reign of King George VI. This classic pre-independence Indian coin was struck by the Calcutta Mint and contains 50% silver. The obverse features the crowned bust of King George VI facing left with the inscription “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR”, designed by engraver Percy Metcalfe. The reverse displays “HALF RUPEE INDIA 1940” within a decorative floral wreath featuring roses, thistle, shamrock and lotus motifs, with the Persian inscription for eight annas. The coin weighs approximately 5.83 grams and measures about 24 mm in diameter. The Calcutta Mint issue has no mint mark. The 1940 Calcutta issue had a reported mintage of approximately 32,898,000 pieces. A desirable British India silver coin for collectors of George VI and pre-independence Indian coinage.