1927 King George V Silver Half Rupee – Calcutta Mint – NGC MS62 – Pridmore 330

1927 King George V Silver Half Rupee – Calcutta Mint – NGC MS62 – Pridmore 330

A scarce and attractive British India silver coin featuring King George V, issued in 1927 by the Calcutta Mint. This half-rupee coin belongs to the classic George V series of British Indian coinage and is catalogued as Pridmore 330. The design features the crowned portrait of King George V on the obverse and the denomination with floral detailing on the reverse. Struck in 91.7% silver, the coin has a standard weight of approximately 5.83 grams and a diameter of around 24 mm. This example has been professionally authenticated and graded NGC MS62, confirming its Mint State classification. Its combination of historical significance, silver content, third-party grading and collectible status makes it a desirable addition to advanced British India and Indian numismatic collections.