George V, Copper-Nickel, 1 Anna, 1935, Bombay Mint, Dot. GK 1166. NGS Slabbed AMS 55+. Scarce.

George V Copper-Nickel 1 Anna 1935, Bombay Mint (Dot variety) (GK 1166) is a British India circulation coin struck in copper-nickel as part of the late pre-decimal fractional currency system used widely across the Indian subcontinent during the final years of George V’s reign. The obverse features the crowned and draped bust of King George V with imperial inscriptions, while the reverse displays the denomination “One Anna” along with the date and Bombay Mint attribution, with the Dot variety serving as a diagnostic mint characteristic used to distinguish specific die or minting variations.

This issue belongs to the later copper-nickel phase of British India minor coinage, introduced to improve durability and circulation life compared to earlier copper issues. The 1935 Anna represents one of the final George V fractional issues, struck during a period when standardization of small change was essential for everyday trade across colonial India.

The example graded NGC AU55+ (often recorded as AMS 55+) is an About Uncirculated specimen showing light wear on the highest points with retained mint luster, placing it just below Mint State condition. Its “Scarce” designation reflects moderate availability in the market, with clearly attributed Dot varieties in higher grades being more desirable among collectors of late George V copper-nickel fractional coinage.