© Maunish Shah
© Maunish Shah
2 Annas - Victoria Pattern
1861 year| Silver (.917) | 1.43 g | 15.8 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 2 Annas (⅛) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 15.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#73305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
- No mint mark- Pridmore# 481
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Annas - Victoria (Pattern) 1861 from India - British (British India) made of Silver (.917) weighing 1.43 g is that it was designed by William Wyon, a renowned English engraver and coin designer, who was also responsible for designing the famous Indian Rupee coin.
