Silver 1/4 Rupee 1943 King George VI Lahore Mint Coin

 1943 British India 1/4 Rupee silver coin minted at the Lahore Mint, identifiable by the small “L” mint mark beneath the portrait. The obverse features the crowned bust of King George VI facing left with the inscription “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.” The reverse displays “1/4 RUPEE INDIA 1943” surrounded by an ornate floral wreath and Urdu inscription. The coin is composed of 0.500 fine silver, weighs around 2.91 grams, and has a 19 mm diameter. This type is valued by collectors for its specific Lahore mint origin and detailed design.