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2 Annas - Victoria Off Metal Strike
1862 year| Gold | 1.46 g | 15.4 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 2 Annas (⅛) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 15.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Struck during the first year of production for the crowned head Victoria type and the first instance of gold off-metal strikes in British India. The reason for the existence of this type is not entirely known, but several reasons can be hypothesized. Whatever the actual reason, we know today that 1862-dated gold strikings are incredibly rare.- Calcutta mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1862 2 Annas - Victoria (Off Metal Strike) coin from India - British (British India) is that it was minted using a unique "off-metal" striking process, where the coin was struck on a gold planchet instead of the usual copper or silver planchet. This process was used to create a small number of proof coins for collectors and is considered highly rare and valuable among numismatists.
