India Coins: Type Collecting - 1/2 Rupee

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1862-1876


Coins struck in 0.917 silver; weight: 5.83 grams.
Obverse depicts Queen Victoria.

1877-1899


Obverse legend changed from "QUEEN" to "EMPRESS".
Obverse depicts Empress Victoria.

1905-1910


Obverse depicts King Edward VII.

1911-1936


Obverse depicts King George V.

1938-1939


Obverse depicts King George VI.

1940-1942


Coins struck in 0.5 silver.

1942-1945


Several changes to reverse design: smaller lettering, smaller inner circle.

1946-1947


Coins struck in nickel.
Reverse depicts a tiger.

1950-1956


Republic of India.

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