Current Market Value of George V One Quarter Anna (1911 - 1936 A.D)

George V - One Quarter Anna (1911 - 1936 A.D)

George V One quarter anna is the famous coin. King George V is the son of Emperor Edward VII. His British government ruled India Between 1911 - 1936 A.D. The First George V one quarter anna coin was issued in 1911 (His coronation year). At that time, this one quarter anna was common among the people. 

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Mints Used

Only two Indian mints are used to produce these coins. They are,

1. Calcutta
2. Bombay

For the period 1911 - 1920 A.D Calcutta mint alone was used for produce the coins. After that, both the mints were produced these coins.

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Coin Description

Obverse : Portrait of King George V

Reverse : Value in English and Year

Metal : Copper

Weight : 4.85 Grams

Size : 25.4 mm (1 Inch)

Shape : Circular

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George V One Quarter Anna

Current Market Value

1911 and 1916 A.D George V One quarter anna are the most valuable coins in this category. Very Fine 1911 and 1916 One quarter anna is now worth for 1,000 INR. Other coins values are mentioned in the table.

Note:

V.Fine = Very Fine

X.Fine = Extremely Fine

UNC = Uncirculated Coin

Value of George VI One Quarter Anna (1938 - 1942 A.D)

One Quarter Anna (1938 - 1942 A.D)

George VI was the last emperor of India. His government ruled India between 1938 - 1947 A.D. In this period, World War II was in peak. One quarter anna was made up of copper. British government was short in regular supplies. They decided to stop One quarter anna which needs high quantity of metal. So, One quarter anna was stopped in 1942 A.D. 

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Mints  Used

Only two Indian mints are used to produce these coins. They were,

1. Bombay
2. Calcutta

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Description

Obverse : Portrait of King George VI

Reverse : Value in English and Year

Metal : Copper

Weight : 4.85 Grams

Size : 25.4 mm

Shape : Circular

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George VI - One Quarter Anna

Current Market Value

1941 Bombay mint, George VI One quarter anna coin is the high value among all these coins (Between 1938 - 1942 A.D). Value of other coins are listed below in table.

   

What is Commemorative Coins..?

What is Commemorative Coins..?

Commemorative coins are coins that were issued to commemorate some particular event or issue. Most world commemorative coins were issued from the 1960's onward, although there are numerous examples of commemorative coins of earlier date. The first Indian commemorative coin was issued in 1964 to mourn the death of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Since then, numerous coins of these type on almost all denomination from 5 paise to 10 rupees have been issued. These coins based on famous personalities (usually issued on their birth or death centenary, or in rare cases on their death), government programmes and social messages.

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List of Indian Commemorative Coins

1. 5 Paise
2. 10 Paise
3. 20 Paise
4. 25 Paise
5. 50 Paise
6. 1 Rupee
7. 2 Rupees
8. 5 Rupees
9. 10 Rupees

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Indian Commemorative Coins

Current Market Value of Horse One Pice (1950 - 1955 A.D)

Republic India's One Pice (1950 - 1955 A.D)

India got Independence in 1947 from British. British issues coins upto 1947 A.D. Under British rule, Indian coins are circulated in current India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Afterwards, Indian government issues coins separately. But the monetary system remains unchanged. The first post independence coin was issued on 15th August 1950. The "Anna system" was followed upto 1957. In this period, the bust of king was replaced by the figure of "Sarnath capital of Ashoka" also known as "Ashoka lion capital". One Pice was the lowest denomination in the new system. 4 Pice are equal to 1 Anna. The monetary system is mentioned below.

4 Pice = 1 Anna

16 Anna = 1 Rupee 

Mints Used

3 mints are used to produce this new One Pice coin. All the mints are in India. Among these mints, Hyderabad is the new mint acquired by Indian government from Hyderabad Nizam. Mints are listed below.

1. Bombay
2. Calcutta 
3. Hyderabad

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Coin Description

Obverse : Ashoka lion Capital

Reverse : Galloping Horse, Value and year

Period : 1950 - 1955 A.D

Metal : Bronze

Weight : 2.92 Grams (1950 coin weighs 3.88 Gms)

Size : 21.33 mm

Shape : Circular

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Current Market Value

Current value of the coin depends on some factors. They are listed below,

1. Coin condition
2. Rarity
3. Year
4. Mint and 
5. Material

1953 Hyderabad mint One Pice is the high value coin in this list. Fine condition 1953 Hyderabad mint One Pice has a value of 10,000 INR. 

Current Value of East India Company (EIC) One Quarter Anna (1835-1858 A.D)

EIC - One Quarter Anna (1835 - 1858 A.D)

East India Company issued one quarter anna in only 3 years. They were 1835, 1857 and 1858. After 1858 A.D, issuing authority was taken over by the British government. It happens due to the "Sepoy mutiny" also known as "First Indian war of Independence". These coins are the older version of One quarter anna. So mostly these coins have higher value than the later issued coins. 

Mints used:

Totally four mints are used to produce EIC One quarter anna coins. Out of these four mints, 3 where in India and one in England. Mints are listed below.

1. Bombay
2. Calcutta
3. Madras
4. England

1835 dated One quarter anna was minted in Indian mints such as Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. 1857 and 1858 dated coins were minted in England.

Coin Description 

Obverse : East India Company arms and year

Reverse : East India company name and Value in english

Metal : Bronze

Weight : 6 - 6.6 Grams

Size : 25.4 mm

Shape : Circular

EIC - One Quarter Anna 

Current Market Value

Current value of the coin is based on some factors. They were, 

1. Coin condition
2. Rarity
3. Year/Date
4. Mint and
5. Material

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1857 dated East India Company, One quarter anna is the high value coin in this category. All coins value are showed in the table below.

Note:

V.Fine = Very Fine

X.Fine = Extremely Fine

UNC = Uncirculated Coin

Introduction to British India Coinage

British India Coinage

In India British issued the coins between 1835 to 1947. The coins issued between 1835 to 1858 was struck under the authority of East India Company (EIC). In 1858, EIC rule was taken over by British government due to "Sepoy Mutiny" also known as "First war of Indian Independence". Coins issued between 1862 to 1947 was struck under the authority of crown also known as Regal issue.

British Rulers

Coins issued between 1862 to 1947 carried the portrait of the crowned emperor or empress of England. Coinage during this period was termed as "Imperial Coinage" or "Uniform Coinage". During this period the coins were issued uniformly to whole of India (Including Current Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma). During East India Company authority the portrait of King William IV was struck in the coins. Following is the list of emperors/empress authority period during the issue of British India coin.

1. William VI (1830 - 1837 A.D)
2. Queen Victoria ( 1837 - 1901 A.D)
3. Edward VII (1901 - 1910 A.D)
4. George V ( 1911 - 1936 A.D)
5. George VI ( 1936 - 1947 A.D)

William VI Emperor

Victoria Empress

Edward VII Emperor

George V Emperor

George VI Emperor

Coins under British Rule

British India monetary system contains Pice, Annas and Rupees. Following is the monetary system followed in British India.

3 Pies = 1 Pice

4 Pice = 1 Anna

16 Annas = 1 Rupee

15 Rupees = 1 Mohur

There are 16 Denominations was followed between 1835 - 1947 A.D. They are,

1. 1/2 Pice
2. 1 Pice
3. 1/12 Anna
4. One Quarter Anna
5. 1 Anna
6. 2 Annas
7. 4 Annas
8. 8 Annas
9. Quarter Rupee
10. Half Rupee
11. 1 Rupee
12. 5 Rupees
13. 10 Rupees
14. 15 Rupees
15. 1 Mohur
16. 2 Mohur

Various Coin Denominations

How to identify the mint..?

Mint

Mints are the places where the coins are produced. Indian coins are minted in India and foreign countries. Every mint have a distinguished mark under date which is known as "mint mark".

Indian Mints

Currently India has 4 Mints. They are,

1. Mumbai
2. Noida
3. Hyderabad
4. Calcutta

Foreign Mints

Occasionally Indian coins are minted in foreign countries. There are 10 known foreign mints produced the Indian coins.