Expert: Brad Swain - 2/28/2010

Question
1942 george vi one rupee silver coin %26 same year 1/4 rupee value worth

Answer
Hi Apurba, There were 88 million of the 1/4 Rupee coins minted in Calcutta that year featuring British King George V (1910-36). This coin should weigh 2.92 grams and would contain .0469 of an ounce of silver. Collector value may be worth about .75 with heavy wear to around $1.50 with moderate wear to maybe $2.25 with light wear.
There were 7.4 million of the 1 Rupee coins minted in Bombay that year. This coin should weigh 11.66 grams and would contain .1874 of an ounce of silver. Collector value may be worth about $3 with heavy wear to around $4.50 with moderate wear to maybe $10 with light wear.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad