Half Rupee 1942 Bombay Mint Silver Coin

British India Half Rupee 1942 – Bombay Mint

This vintage half rupee coin, minted in 1942 at the Bombay Mint, is a key piece from the British India series during King George VI’s reign. The obverse features the crowned portrait of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR” and enclosed within a decorative border. The reverse displays the denomination “HALF RUPEE INDIA 1942” in bold lettering, set within an ornate circular wreath of Indian flora, with Persian script below. The Bombay Mint is identifiable by a distinct dot below the date.

Struck in .500 (50%) silver, this coin weighs approximately 5.83 grams and measures 24.1 mm in diameter. Its intricate design and historical context – issued amidst World War II and the silver debasement era – make it not just a collectible but a tangible link to the changing fortunes of colonial India. Appreciated for its rarity, craftsmanship, and heritage, this piece is sought after by numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.