George V, Silver, Half Rupee, 1917, Bombay Mint, Dot. GK 1055. Uncirculated with original mint luster. Scarce.

The 1917 George V Silver Half Rupee, struck at the Bombay Mint (Dot variety), is a scarce and highly desirable issue from the British India coinage series. Catalogued as GK 1055, this elegant silver coin features the crowned portrait of King George V on the obverse and the denomination surrounded by ornate floral motifs on the reverse. The mint mark dot below the date identifies it as a Bombay Mint striking, a key detail for collectors of Indian mint varieties. Presented in Uncirculated condition with original mint luster, the coin exhibits sharp strike details, exceptional preservation, and attractive brilliance rarely found on century-old silver issues. Scarce in such a well-preserved state, this specimen is an excellent addition to collections of British India coinage, George V silver denominations, and high-grade numismatic rarities.