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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
2 Annas Brass Pattern
1949 year| Brass | - | - |
| Location | India |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Government of India |
| Period | Dominion (1947-1950) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 2 Annas (⅛) |
| Currency | Rupee (1950-1957) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Size | 21.0 × 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.57 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Peacock above value and below date.
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin, Urdu
Lettering:
दो आना ★ INDIA ★
1949
TWO
★ ANNAS ★
Translation: Two Annas (Dho Annas) in Hindi (At left), English and Udru (At right)
Engraver: Patrick Brindley
Edge
Plain, Smooth.
Comment
Part of the eventually rejected 1949 patterns for the first issue of Independent Indian Coins post Independence. There are another two versions of this coin in copper-nickel . Not to be confused with very similar coin that possess stars on outside and extra detail.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Annas (Brass Pattern) 1949, made of Brass, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial piece to test the design and production process, and only a small number of samples were produced. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.
