2 Pice 1808-1829 front 2 Pice 1808-1829 back
2 Pice 1808-1829 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

2 Pice

 
Copper 21.25 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Bombay Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1829
Value
2 Paisas (1⁄36)
Currency
Rupee (1672-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
21.25 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
5.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75740
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

A pair of balanced scales , between pans Persian legend: Adil.
This type has no value above adil. Within a raised circular border (the border is not usually visible)

Lettering: عادل

Translation: Just or fair

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Weight varies 19.22-21.31 grams
- Diameter varies 20.0-25.0 mm
- Bombay mint

Interesting fact

The 2 Pice coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 21.25g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in India during the British colonial era, and it was also used as a token for the East India Company.