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British India 1/4 anna coin 1940 70 AED

Name: British India 1/4 anna coin 1940 70 AED
Price: 70 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 18th February 2026

Description

📌 Basic Information
• Country: British India
• Denomination: ¼ Anna
• Year: 1940
• Ruler: George VI
• Metal: Bronze
• Weight: 4.85 grams
• Diameter: 25.4 mm
• Edge: Plain

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🪙 Design Details

Obverse (Front):
• Left-facing portrait of King George VI
• Legend: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Reverse (Back):
• Large “¼ ANNA” in center
• Date below (1940)
• “INDIA” at top
• Decorative floral design

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🏷 Grade on Your Slab
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: VF 35 (Very Fine)

VF35 means:
• Moderate wear on high points
• Major details clear
• Even brown patina (which yours appears to have)

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📊 Mintage (1940)

Very high mintage (tens of millions produced), so it is a common World War II era issue.

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💰 Market Value (2026 Estimate)

For VF35:
• $5 – $15 USD
• Higher grades (AU/UNC) can reach $25–60+
• No silver value (bronze coin)

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📌 Collector Notes
• Popular among British India and colonial collectors
• 1940 is WWII period issue
• Value mainly depends on condition, not rarity