© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Annas - George V Type II
| Silver (.917) | 1.46 g | 15.4 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1912-1917 |
| Value | 2 Annas (⅛) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 15.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Within the circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Do Aana), a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers outside the circle, all within a toothed border
Lettering:
TWO
ANNAS
INDIA
1916
دو آنہ
Translation:
Two
Annas
India
1916
Two Annas
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is the type II (elephant not pig on robe)Bombay mintmark:
Interesting fact
The 2 Annas coin from India - British (British India) featuring George V (Type II) has an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver (.917), it weighs only 1.46g, making it one of the lightest silver coins in circulation during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7724000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 • | 2462000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 13959000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 • | 5461000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 13622000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 • | 8579000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 5892000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 • | 5943000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 197878000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 25560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Annas - George V (Type II) 1912-1917 coin.
