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Obverse: Crowned profile head of King Emperor George VI
EXTREMELY RAREAU-58Unique Specimen In Vault
Legendary 1939 King George VI Silver Rupee — Key Date of British India (Bombay Mint)
SKU: BI-GVI-1939-KEY• Ref: KM# 555, Pridmore# 235• Mint: Bombay
₹1,15,000₹1,25,0008% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
World War II commenced in September 1939. Fearing massive silver hoarding across India, the colonial government abandoned 0.917 silver coinage after 1939, reducing subsequent 1940–1945 rupees to 0.500 silver quaternary alloy.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“A world-class numismatic prize. Verified against official mint die characteristics, edge serrations, and weight tolerances. Guaranteed genuine for life.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodBritish Colonial Raj / WWII Era
Monarch / RulerKing George VI
Issuing Country / StateBritish India
DenominationOne Rupee
Gregorian Year1939
Mint of MintageBombay
Mint Mark / SymbolDot below date
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.917 Silver (Last 91.7% Silver Year)
Official Weight11.66 g
Diameter30.5 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Edge CharacteristicMilled / Reeded
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# 555, Pridmore# 235
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Crowned bust of King George VI left; 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Denomination and date '1939' inside ornamental floral border.
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