Obverse © Joseph Kunnappally
Obverse © 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 | 1862-1876 |
| Value | 2 Annas (⅛) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 15.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Denomination and date, surrounded by wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T W O
A N N A S
I N D I A
1 8 6 2
Edge
Plain
Comment
- To identify mint, measure the coinCalcutta mint - 15.3-15.5 mm
Bombay mint - 15.7-15.9 mm
Madras mint - 16 mm or greater
- Known variation for 1862, Calcutta mint...
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Annas coin from India, minted during the reign of Victoria (1862-1876), is that it was part of a series of coins that were introduced to replace the earlier currencies of the different princely states in India, which were previously ruled by various local rulers. The British East India Company took over the administration of India from the Mughal Empire in 1858, and the British government introduced a standardized system of currency to replace the diverse currencies that were in use across the country. The 2 Annas coin was one of the coins introduced during this period, and it was used widely throughout British India.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 | 4202000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 5690000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 6512000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 10504000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Annas - Victoria 1862-1876 coin.
