Copper Nickel Four Annas 1919 Bombay Mint Coin

Obverse Description

Features the crowned bust of King George V facing left.

The inscription around the portrait reads “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR”.

The bottom of the coin reads “INDIA 1919”, indicating the coin was minted in British India in the year 1919.

The coin has a scalloped (flower-shaped) edge, which is distinctive among Indian coins of the era.

Reverse Description

The reverse displays the denomination prominently in the center: “4 ANNAS” within a square frame.

The number “4” is large and bold, with the word “ANNAS” below it.

Around the square frame, the denomination “4 Annas” is also written in four regional languages (Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu).

The scalloped edge is present on this side as well.

Additional Details

Issued during the rule of King George V when India was under British administration.

The 4 Annas denomination represents one-quarter of a Rupee (16 Annas in one Rupee).

These coins are an important collectible in British India numismatics due to their unique shape and multilingual inscription.