George V - 2 Annas 1917 Calcutta - British India

Country India - British Raj - King George V, Emperor of India (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1912-1917)
Value: 2 Annas = 1/8 Rupee (1862-1947)
Mint: Calcutta
Mintage: 25,560,000
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 1.4 g.
Diameter: 15.4 mm
Grade: XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 515

Obverse:
Crowned bust of George V facing left.

Lettering:
GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal

Reverse:
Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Do Aana). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border.

Lettering:
TWO
ANNAS
INDIA
1917
دو آنہ

Translation: Two Annas

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
- Type II (elephant not pig on robe).
- Mint marks:
Bombay mint - bead under bottom flower on reverse.
Calcutta mint, no mint mark.

Referenz : KM# 515

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Sammlung : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India