India 1938(b) 1/2 rupee
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This specimen was lot 74185 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2023), where it sold for $80. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA. 1/2 Rupee, 1938-(B). Bombay Mint. George VI. NGC MS-63+. An impressive and handsome Choice Mint State example, this wholesome piece offers much allure and appeal." This half rupee was struck at the Bombay mint just before World War Two. Calcutta struck only proofs in 1938. In 1940, the coin was reduced to 0.500 fine silver and ceased production in 1945.
Recorded mintage: 2,200,000 plus proofs, a slightly better date.
Specification: 5.83 g, 0.917 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-549; S&W-9.43; Prid-351.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Stevens, Paul, and Randy Weir, The Uniform Coinage of India, 1835 to 1947, A Catalogue and Pricelist, London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2012.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, November 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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