2 Annas Pattern

1949 year


Copper-nickel	5.78 g	-

Description

Location	India
Issuing institution	Government of India
Period	Dominion (1947-1950)
Type	Pattern
Year	1949
Value	2 Annas (⅛)
Currency	Rupee (1950-1957)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	5.78 g
Size	21.0 × 21.0 mm
Thickness	1.57 mm
Shape	Square with rounded corners
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 April 1957
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#299724
Rarity index	97%

Reverse

Standing Peacock above value and below date.

Script: Latin

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

Comment

Part of the eventually rejected 1949 patterns for the first issue of Independent Indian Coins post Independence. There are two known types of three Anna Peacock patterns in Copper-Nickel and one in Brass. Not to be confused with very similar coin that possess stars on outside and extra detail.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Annas coin was designed by the renowned Indian artist, Jamini Roy, who was known for his unique style of blending traditional Indian motifs with modernist techniques. The coin features a stunning image of a horse and rider on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the national emblem of India, a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, surrounded by the words "India" and "Annas" in English and Hindi respectively. The use of copper-nickel in the coin's minting process adds to its unique character and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1949		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Annas (Pattern) 1949 coin.