1949 Pakistan 1 Anna Coin KM#3 Scalloped Crescent Star Early Issue

Offered is an authentic 1949 Pakistan 1 Anna coin, an early post-independence issue from the British Dominion period. These coins were among the first circulating currency of Pakistan, making them historically significant and collectible.

Coin Details

• Country: Pakistan

• Denomination: 1 Anna (1/16 Rupee)

• Year: 1949

• KM Reference: KM#3

• Series: 1948-1956 British Dominion

• Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

• Weight: 3.9 g

• Diameter: 21 mm

• Thickness: 1.5 mm

• Shape: Scalloped (wavy edge)

• Edge: Plain

• Alignment: Medal alignment

• Mint: India Government Mint, Mumbai or Pakistan Mint, Lahore

Design

• Obverse: Crescent moon with five-pointed star to the right above the value ONE ANNA, surrounded by olive branches; value also shown in Urdu

• Reverse: Government emblem within a wreath, legend GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, date 1949