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2 Pice
| Tin | 27.21 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1771 |
| Value | 2 Paisas (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 27.21 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend:AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE
date below
Lettering:
AUSPICIO
REGIS ET
SENATUS
ANGLIAE
Translation: By the authority of the King and Parliament of England
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Note weight varies 27.21-33.11 grams- Diameter varies 37.1-41.0 mm
- The tin pice was valued at 72 to a rupee (double pice - 36 to a rupee)
- Bombay mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pice coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Tin is that it was used as a currency in India during the 18th century, and it was equivalent to 1/4 of a rupee.
