Rupee with Five Types 5 of George VI in 1945

The final Emperor of India under British rule was George VI, reigning until the British Raj came to an end in August 1947. Serving as the King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, his reign spanned from 1936 to 1952. His full name was Albert Frederick Arthur George.

During George VI’s reign, the One Rupee coin was minted in Calcutta, Bombay, and Lahore using 0.917 silver, 0.500 silver, and nickel. The coins featured a reeded edge initially, later transitioning to a security edge. From 1938 to 1945, the standard weight ranged between 11.33g and 11.66g, with a diameter of 30.4mm to 30.7mm, while in 1947, the diameter reduced to 28mm. The edge was milled in 1938 and 1939, and the security edge was adopted from 1939 to 1945 and in 1947. Calcutta coins had no mint mark, whereas Bombay coins displayed a small dot or diamond beneath the ornate lotus flower on the reverse side. Lahore coins featured a small "L" in the same position. In 1946, with the switch to nickel, the reverse design was updated to depict an Indian tiger.

In 1945, the Rupee coin was documented from only the Bombay and Lahore mints, as recorded in various numismatic references. Two distinct varieties of the security edge were identified: one featuring a regular-sized "5" and another with a larger "5." But I found five verities of 5 shown in below figures including large 5.