© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Annas Pattern w/ stars and detail
1949 year| Copper-nickel | 5.78 g | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#419097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Peacock above value and below date. Water Lily design detail outside circular capsulation.
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. Very similar 2 Anna does exist without stars on outside and lotus detail.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Annas coin was designed by the renowned Indian artist and sculptor, Chittaranjan Das. Das was known for his work in the Bengal School of Art and was commissioned by the Indian government to design the coin. His design features a unique blend of Indian and Western elements, with stars and detailing that give the coin a distinctive look.
