British Indian and Mughal Coins

Albert Frederick Arthur George, better known as King George VI , was the last Emperor of British India , retaining the imperial title until the dissolution of the British Raj in August 1947 . He reigned as King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 1936 to 1952 , a period marked by the Second World War, significant monetary reforms, and the final years of British administration in India. The coinage issued during his reign is of particular numismatic importance, reflecting both changes in metallic composition and advancements in minting technology. The One Rupee remained the principal circulating denomination throughout the George VI series and was struck at the Calcutta, Bombay, and Lahore Mints . Depending on the year of issue, the coin was produced in 0.917 fine silver , 0.500 fine silver , and finally nickel . Standard silver issues generally weighed between 11.33 and 11.66 grams , with diameters ranging from 30.4 to 30.7 mm , while the smaller ...

Albert Frederick Arthur George, better known as King George VI , reigned as King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 1936 until 1952 . He was also the last Emperor of British India , holding the imperial title until the dissolution of the British Raj in August 1947 , when India and Pakistan gained independence. The coinage issued during his reign represents the final phase of British Indian numismatics and documents the transition from traditional silver currency to base-metal coinage during the economic pressures of the Second World War and the closing years of colonial administration. The One Rupee remained the principal silver denomination throughout most of George VI's reign and was struck at the Calcutta, Bombay, and Lahore Mints . Depending on the year of issue, the coin was produced in 0.917 fine silver , 0.500 fine silver , and finally nickel . Standard silver issues generally weighed between 11.33 and 11.66 grams , with a diameter ra...