© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Annas - Victoria
| Silver (.917) | 1.46 g | 15.7 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1901 |
| Value | 2 Annas (⅛) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 15.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination and date, wreath surrounds
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO
ANNAS
INDIA
1892
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Obverse types: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/twoanna-obv.htm- Reverse types: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/twoanna-rev.htm
- Mint marks: http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/twoanna-mm.htm
- An example of dot in top flower, Calcutta mint, type B/II (see image)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Annas coin from India, minted during the reign of Queen Victoria (1877-1901), is that it was part of a currency reform that aimed to standardize the coinage system in British India. The coin was made of silver (.917) and weighed 1.46 grams, making it a significant improvement over the previously used copper coins, which were prone to wear and tear. This reform helped to stabilize the Indian currency and paved the way for the eventual transition to the decimal system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 B dot | 2214720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 C | 3574560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 B dot | 2215 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 C | 3993520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 C incuse | 3541000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 C incuse | 3541040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 C incuse | 2539200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 B dot | 2448880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 C incuse | 4399680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 B dot | 2628880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 C incuse | 14359680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 B dot | 4416000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 B | 1638000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 C incuse | 7200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 B | 2262240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 C incuse | 1335440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 B incuse | 3154720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 C incuse | 10346320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 B incuse | 3282560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 C incuse | 13927280 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 B incuse | 8038960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 C | 9306640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 B incuse | 5894800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 C incuse | 1077120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 B raised | 7789840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 C incuse | 9836320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 B incuse | 4229680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 C incuse | 8620880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 B incuse | 9347200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 C incuse | 6971440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 B incuse | 8037000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 C incuse | 8002720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 B incuse | 2679000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 C incuse | 2460800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 C incuse | 9668320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 B incuse | 8234720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 C incuse | 6616080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 B incuse | 8040856 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 C incuse | 12103040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 B incuse | 1588480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 C incuse | 4011120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 B raised | 6103024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 C incuse | 1704592 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 B raised | 1705880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 C incuse | 8904130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Annas - Victoria 1877-1901 coin.
