British India 1 Anna – 1938 – King George VI – Calcutta Mint

Description

British India

Denomination: 1 Anna

Year: 1938

Ruler: King George VI

Metal: Copper-Nickel

Shape: Scalloped/Shaped (with 12 notches)

Obverse: Portrait of King George VI facing left with the inscription “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR” Reverse: “1 ANNA” with inscriptions in Urdu, Telugu, Bengali and Devanagari.

Description:

This 1938 1 Anna coin from British India is a historical artifact from the time of British rule in India. It was issued during King George VI’s reign and would have been commonly used throughout the Indian subcontinent. The coin’s unique 12-notched scalloped edge is a distinctive feature of certain denominations of British Indian coinage.

The obverse side of the coin displays a left-facing portrait of King George VI, encircled by the inscription “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR.” The reverse side features the denomination “1 ANNA” prominently in the center, with the year of minting, 1938, inscribed below. The reverse also includes inscriptions in four regional Indian scripts: Urdu, Telugu, Bengali, and Devanagari, reflecting the linguistic diversity of British India.