George V, Bronze, Quarter Anna, 1912, Calcutta Mint, No dot. GK 1172, F.Prid 658. NGC Slabbed MS 64 RB. Rare.

George V Bronze Quarter Anna 1912, Calcutta Mint (No dot variety) (GK 1172, Prid 658) is a British India fractional coin struck in bronze during the early years of George V’s reign, forming part of the standard pre-decimal currency system used extensively throughout the Indian subcontinent. The obverse features the crowned and draped bust of King George V with imperial inscriptions, while the reverse displays the denomination “Quarter Anna” and date within a decorative design, with this issue distinguished by the absence of a dot mint variety. As one of the earliest bronze Quarter Anna issues of the George V series, it represents the transition to a new monarch’s coinage following the reign of Edward VII and reflects the widespread use of low-denomination bronze currency in everyday transactions.

The example graded NGC MS64 RB (Red Brown) is a high-grade Mint State specimen exhibiting sharp strike details, strong original luster, and an attractive blend of original red and brown mint color. With only minimal marks and excellent overall eye appeal, it stands well above average for the issue. Its designation as “Rare” reflects the scarcity of well-preserved examples in certified Mint State grades, particularly for the 1912 Calcutta Mint No Dot variety catalogued as GK 1172 and Pridham 658.