© Milind Desai
© Milind Desai
2 Pice - George III
| Copper | 10.28 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1784 |
| Value | 2 Paisas (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.28 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 4.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
United East India Company bale mark
Lettering:
V
E I
C
Translation: United East India Company
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Regular and transposed bale marks, (click on image below)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pice coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) is that it was part of a currency system that was introduced by the British East India Company in the 18th century to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. The coin was used extensively in the Indian subcontinent and was also accepted as legal tender in other parts of the British Empire. Despite its small denomination, the 2 Pice coin played an important role in the economy of the time and was a symbol of the British colonial presence in India.
